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B.W.W V J.M.N [2012] KEHC 904 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 904 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the lower court's decision to order a repeat DNA test and stay maintenance orders is valid
  2. 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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