B.W.W V J.M.N [2012] KEHC 904 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 904
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 904 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of a lower court regarding a paternity dispute and maintenance ordersCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The court granted the applicant's application for a stay of the lower court's orders pending the determination of the appeal.
Facts
The respondent is alleged to be the biological father of a minor MN. The lower court ordered a repeat DNA test and stayed maintenance orders pending the results. The applicant challenged this decision and sought a stay of the lower court's orders.
Issues
- Whether the lower court's decision to order a repeat DNA test and stay maintenance orders is valid
- Whether the applicant's application for a stay of the lower court's orders is competent
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant was ready to furnish security and that the application was not brought with unreasonable delay, thus granting the stay.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- Stay of the lower court's orders pending the determination of the appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Children (Practice and Procedure Parental Responsibility) Regulations, 2002
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