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M. K V M. K [2012] KEHC 350 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 350 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
350
Citation
[2012] KEHC 350 (KLR)
Decided
11 December 2012
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition and cross-petition for dissolution of marriageCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding

The court finds that the Respondent has established constructive desertion and cruelty against the Petitioner.

Facts

The Petitioner and Respondent were married in 2004 and had three children. The Petitioner alleged cruelty and desertion, while the Respondent alleged constructive desertion and cruelty.

Issues

  1. Dissolution of marriage on grounds of cruelty and desertion
  2. Constructive desertion and cruelty

Reasoning

The court dismissed the Petitioner's claim for alimony and found that the Respondent had established the facts of constructive desertion and cruelty.

Outcome

The Petitioner's petition is dismissed, and the Respondent's cross-petition is allowed.

Orders

  • Petitioner's petition is dismissed
  • Respondent's cross-petition is allowed as prayed in prayers (a) and (b) thereof
  • Each party to bear its own costs
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