CNB v MSM [2015] KEHC 1293 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1293
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1293 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2015
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TypeChild CustodyPostureAppeal from an order granting custody to the respondentCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The application is dismissed as frivolous and vexatious, and the custody order is upheld.
Facts
The applicant (CNB) sought to have the children J.N. and W.M. returned to her custody after the respondent (MSM) had custody of them since January 2015. The applicant alleged that the custody order was based on a manipulated social enquiry report and that she had been the primary caregiver since 2012.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is entitled to the return of the children
- Whether the applicant's application is frivolous and vexatious
Reasoning
The court found the application to be similar to an unprosecuted application and dismissed it due to inordinate delay, lack of merit, and the applicant's alleged indolence.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Orders
- The custody order granting custody to the respondent is upheld.
- The application is dismissed as frivolous and vexatious.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children's Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Nrb HC Civil Case No 6 of 2009
- Nrb HC Civil Appeal No.73 of 2013
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