R.K.M v G.M.N [2015] KEHC 3860 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3860
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 3860 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 July 2015
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for DivorceCoramHON. C. B. NAGILLAH
Holding
The marriage has irretrievably broken down and the Petitioner is granted a divorce.
Facts
The marriage between the Petitioner and Respondent was solemnized on October 12, 2008. The Respondent treated the Petitioner with cruelty and abandoned her, leading to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. The Respondent ejected the Petitioner from the matrimonial home in November 2011.
Issues
- Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down
- Whether the Respondent is entitled to the refund of dowry
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent committed cruelty and abandoned the Petitioner, leading to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
Outcome
The Petitioner is granted a divorce.
Orders
- The marriage is dissolved
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Christian Marriage Act
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