E.B.O v P. S.M [2010] KEHC 355 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 355
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 355 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 September 2010
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling and order of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The respondent is granted interim custody and parental responsibility.
Facts
The respondent filed a suit seeking permanent custody of E.W.S alias N, the only issue of cohabitation between the respondent and the appellant. The appellant denied cohabiting and claimed the issue was handed over to her by the respondent's mother.
Issues
- Permanent custody of the child
- Interim custody pending the suit
- Parental responsibility
- Appellant's employment and ability to care for the child
Reasoning
The court found no merit in the appeal and dismissed it. The appellant's claim of lack of jurisdiction was not raised before the trial court and is not considered in this appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Interim custody granted to the respondent pending the suit
- Parental responsibility vested in the respondent
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