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C.A v L.O.O [2015] KEHC 4229 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 4229 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4229
Citation
[2015] KEHC 4229 (KLR)
Decided
18 June 2015
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner filed a divorce petition, respondent did not enter appearanceCoramR. E. OUGO
Holding

The marriage between the petitioner and respondent is dissolved.

Facts

Petitioner and respondent got married on December 18, 2009. The petitioner alleged cruelty, adultery, and desertion by the respondent. The petitioner stated that the respondent had another wife and children, beat her, and deserted the matrimonial home.

Issues

  1. Cruelty
  2. Adultery
  3. Desertion

Reasoning

The court found that the respondent committed adultery, was cruel to the petitioner, and deserted the matrimonial home, leading to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

Outcome

The marriage is dissolved.

Orders

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

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act 2014
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