M L M v M M N [2015] KEHC 2536 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether a case for the dissolution of the marriage has been made out on the grounds of cruelty and adultery
- 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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