CIN v JNN (Civil Appeal 85 of 2013) [2014] KEHC 8285 (KLR) (Family) (2 October 2014) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8285
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8285 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Children's CourtCoramLK KIMARU
Holding
The Appellant's application to stay the execution of the maintenance order is granted, and he is ordered to pay Kshs.10,000 per month as maintenance and Kshs.5,000 for medical cover.
Facts
The Appellant was ordered to pay Kshs.30,000 per month as maintenance for a minor child, while the Respondent claimed she needed Kshs.5,000 per month.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant should be ordered to pay Kshs.30,000 per month as maintenance
- Whether the Appellant assumed parental responsibility for the Respondent's child
Reasoning
The Appellant's net income was insufficient to meet the maintenance order, and he had not assumed parental responsibility for the child.
Outcome
Appeal granted, maintenance order stayed
Orders
- Maintenance order stayed pending appeal
- Appellant to pay Kshs.10,000 per month as maintenance
- Appellant to pay Kshs.5,000 for medical cover
Remedies
- Maintenance order stayed
- Appellant to pay maintenance and medical cover
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children Act
- Article 53(1)(e) of the Constitution
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