E S A v D J D [2013] KEHC 1877 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1877
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1877 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2013
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for divorce filed by E.S.O.CoramM. ODERO
Holding
The court dissolves the marriage and orders the Respondent to pay costs of the Petition.
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent got married on 9th March 2007 and lived together in Mkomani, Mombasa. The Respondent deserted the matrimonial home in June 2008 and has not returned. The Petitioner filed a petition for divorce three years after the marriage.
Issues
- Whether the marriage should be dissolved
- Whether the Respondent should pay costs of the Petition
- Whether the Petitioner may have further and/or other relief as the court deems just
Reasoning
The marriage has been dissolved for more than three years since the date of marriage.
Outcome
Dissolution of marriage
Orders
- Dissolution of marriage
- Payment of costs of the Petition
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Matrimonial Causes Act, Cap 152, Laws of Kenya
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