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A.G.G v C.G.M [2011] KEHC 2614 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 2614 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2614
Citation
[2011] KEHC 2614 (KLR)
Decided
3 June 2011
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for divorce and custodyCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding

The court finds that the evidence proves the offence of cruelty and grants the petition for divorce and custody.

Facts

The petitioner, A.G.G, sought divorce and custody of the minor child due to allegations of cruelty by the respondent, C.G.M. The marriage was solemnized in Nairobi under the Marriage Act, and the couple had three children. They lived separately since 2005.

Issues

  1. Cruelty
  2. Custody

Reasoning

The court considered the one-sided evidence and found that the petitioner's allegations of cruelty were credible. The court granted the petition for divorce and custody.

Outcome

Petition granted

Orders

  • Decree nisi to issue and be made absolute within 3 months
  • Costs to be paid by the respondent

Remedies

  • Divorce
  • Custody of the minor child

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act
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