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W A N v J D O [2015] KEHC 3240 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 3240 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3240
Citation
[2015] KEHC 3240 (KLR)
AI Summary Beta Machine-generated — may contain errors. Not legal advice.
TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's undefended caseCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding

The marriage is dissolved and a Decree nisi is issued to be made absolute 30 days from the date of this judgment.

Facts

The petitioner and respondent were married in 1990 and lived together until 2001 when the petitioner and children were forced out of the matrimonial home. The petitioner alleged cruelty and unfaithfulness from the respondent.

Issues

  1. Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down
  2. Whether the petitioner can be granted a divorce

Reasoning

The court found that the marriage has irretrievably broken down and there has been no meaningful attempt at reconciliation.

Outcome

Divorce granted

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved
  • Decree nisi issued to be made absolute 30 days from the date of this judgment
  • No orders as to costs

Remedies

  • Divorce

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act (Cap 150 Laws of Kenya)
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