Dysseleer Mireille Lesoipa v Manual Lesoipa [2012] KEHC 1547 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1547
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1547 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 September 2012
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TypeProperty DivisionPostureAppeal from an order denying the plaintiff's request for property division due to the defendant's health conditionCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The court ordered a fresh medical report to be compiled by the Medical Officer, Samburu, to assess the defendant's condition and determine if he is competent to testify.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendant were divorced, and the plaintiff sought division of matrimonial property. The defendant's health condition, including hemiparetic condition due to cryptococcal meningitis, has been deteriorating.
Issues
- Whether the defendant's health condition makes him incapable of giving rational answers or understanding questions
- Whether the plaintiff's request for property division can proceed in the current state of the defendant's health
Reasoning
The court acknowledged the defendant's health condition but noted that the plaintiff's request for property division cannot be denied due to the defendant's illness.
Outcome
The court ordered a fresh medical report to be compiled and filed within 7 days.
Orders
- Order for a fresh medical report to be compiled by the Medical Officer, Samburu
- Both counsel are at liberty to call and cross-examine the doctors
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Married Women Property Act
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