R.P v E.N.G [2015] KEHC 1820 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1820
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1820 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2015
AI Summary
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for nullification of marriage vs Cross-petition for divorce
Holding
The Petitioner’s petition for nullification of the marriage is dismissed as he did not adduce sufficient evidence.
Facts
The Petitioner and Respondent were lawfully married on 16th June 2012. The Petitioner alleged non-consummation of the marriage, while the Respondent denied this and claimed the marriage had irretrievably broken down.
Issues
- Whether the marriage should be nullified due to non-consummation
- Who should bear the costs of the suit
Reasoning
The court found that the Petitioner failed to provide evidence to support his claim of non-consummation, and thus, the marriage remains valid.
Outcome
The Petitioner’s petition for nullification of the marriage is dismissed.
Orders
- The Petitioner’s petition for nullification of the marriage is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Marriage Act 2014
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