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M L M v M M N [2015] KEHC 2536 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 2536 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2536
Citation
[2015] KEHC 2536 (KLR)
Decided
25 September 2015
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for divorce and cross-petition for dissolution of marriageCoramGBM Kariuki, Madan
Holding

The marriage is dissolved, and decree nisi is issued. No orders as to costs.

Facts

The petitioner alleged cruelty and desertion, while the respondent denied these allegations and claimed adultery. Both parties testified.

Issues

  1. Whether a case for the dissolution of the marriage has been made out on the grounds of cruelty and adultery
  2. Whether the respondent deserves maintenance

Reasoning

The court found that the respondent proved cruelty and adultery, and the marriage has irretrievably broken down.

Outcome

The marriage is dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage solemnized at Nairobi between Michael Lau Mwandi and Margaret Mueni Nzuki on 2nd November 2001 is hereby dissolved.
  • Decree nisi shall issue forthwith, the same to be made absolute after expiry of a period of 30 (thirty) days from the date hereof.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Meme vs. Meme [1976-80] KLR 17
  • N vs. N and another (2008) 1 KLR 17
  • WMM vs. BML [2012] eKLR
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