M.W.K V C.M.W [2012] KEHC 3046 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3046
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 3046 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2012
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for divorce on grounds of cruelty vs. Cross-petition for divorce on grounds of desertionCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The Respondent is found guilty of cruelty and constructive desertion, and the marriage is dissolved.
Facts
The parties were married on July 8, 1993, and the Petitioner alleged that the Respondent became cruel after 1996, including physical assaults and threats to kill her. The Respondent's cross-petition for divorce was withdrawn.
Issues
- Whether the Petitioner has proved the Respondent's cruelty causing her to leave the matrimonial home
- Whether the Respondent is guilty of constructive desertion
Reasoning
The court accepted the Petitioner's testimony regarding the Respondent's cruelty and threats, finding that she left the matrimonial home due to the Respondent's behavior.
Outcome
Dissolution of marriage
Orders
- Order for dissolution of marriage between the Petitioner and the Respondent solemnized on the 8th July 1993
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