B N O v E W M [2014] KEHC 4596 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4596
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4596 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2014
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner filed a petition for dissolution of marriage, respondent filed a cross-petitionCoramM. ODERO
Holding
Allowing the cross-petition, the court finds that the marriage has broken down due to adultery and cruelty. Costs are awarded to the respondent.
Facts
Petitioner and respondent got married on January 27, 2007. They have a son born in 2009. The respondent alleged adultery and cruelty, while the petitioner denied these allegations but withdrew the petition.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Adultery
- Cruelty
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner engaged in adultery and cruelty, evidenced by his cohabitation with another woman and physical assault. The petitioner withdrew the petition, indicating the marriage's breakdown.
Outcome
Allowing the cross-petition
Orders
- Decree nisi to issue to be made absolute within three months of the judgment date
Remedies
- Awarding costs to the respondent
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