R S v B S [2013] KEHC 1946 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1946
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1946 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2013
AI Summary
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's petition for divorce against RespondentCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and a decree nisi is issued.
Facts
The Petitioner and Respondent were married on 5th May 1985 and have three adult children. The marriage is described as unhappy, with the Petitioner accusing the Respondent of cruelty, including humiliation, refusal to prepare meals, and denial of conjugal rights.
Issues
- Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down
- Whether the Petitioner has proven the offence of cruelty
Reasoning
The court found the marriage irretrievably broken down due to the Petitioner's evidence of cruelty and the Respondent's lack of response.
Outcome
Divorce granted
Orders
- Decree nisi dissolving the marriage is issued
- Decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days
- No orders as to costs
- No orders regarding custody of adult children
Remedies
- Dissolution of marriage
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