R W K v A M A [2014] KEHC 8423 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8423
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8423 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 October 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling by Kadhi R.A OmarCoramKadhi R.A Omar
Holding
The Kadhi's decision is set aside due to failure to record proceedings and due process
Facts
The appellant and respondent were married under Sharia Law, the respondent issued two Talaqs, the appellant became pregnant and gave birth to a child, the parties agreed on maintenance and house rent, the respondent later agreed to pay Kshs.30,000 monthly for the child's upkeep.
Issues
- Kadhi's failure to record proceedings
- Kadhi's decision to divorce the parties under Sharia Law without hearing oral evidence
- Kadhi's determination of parental responsibility without Sharia Law reference
- Kadhi's finding of a debt owed by the appellant
Reasoning
The Kadhi did not keep a record of the proceedings and did not hear oral evidence, which affected the appellant's right to a fair hearing.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- Kadhi's decision set aside
- Record of proceedings to be kept in future
Remedies
- Kadhi to keep record of proceedings in future
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Kadhi's Court Act
- Civil Procedure Act
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