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M W W v A M K [2015] KEHC 275 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 275 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
275
Citation
[2015] KEHC 275 (KLR)
Decided
24 November 2015
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks dissolution of marriageCoramR. E. OUGO
Holding

The marriage is dissolved, and a decree nisi is issued.

Facts

Petitioner and Respondent got married on 12th October 2004 and cohabited until September 2005. The Respondent filed to resume cohabitation but did not file a reply. The Petitioner testified that the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to desertion.

Issues

  1. Grounds for dissolution of marriage
  2. Possibility of reconciliation

Reasoning

The marriage has irretrievably broken down due to desertion and lack of cohabitation since September 2005.

Outcome

Decree nisi issued

Orders

  • Decree nisi to issue forthwith and be made absolute within 30 days

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Matrimonial Causes Act Cap 152 (now repealed)
  • Marriage Act 2014
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