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M N N v B N M [2015] KEHC 1802 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 1802 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1802
Citation
[2015] KEHC 1802 (KLR)
Decided
2 October 2015
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks dissolution of marriage on grounds of desertion and cruelty.CoramM.W. Muigai
Holding

The marriage between the Petitioner and the Respondent is dissolved.

Facts

The Petitioner and Respondent were married on 26 April 1995. The Respondent allegedly deserted the matrimonial home and refused to consummate the marriage, denying the Petitioner conjugal rights. The Respondent denied the allegations and claimed the Petitioner was guilty of constructive desertion and adultery.

Issues

  1. Grounds for dissolution of marriage
  2. Conjugal rights and desertion

Reasoning

The court found that the Respondent deserted the matrimonial home and refused to consummate the marriage, denying the Petitioner conjugal rights.

Outcome

The marriage is dissolved.

Orders

  • Decree nisi to issue forthwith
  • Decree absolute to issue thereafter within 30 days
  • No orders as to costs
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