E.N.N v P.M.M [2015] KEHC 5869 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5869
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 5869 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 February 2015
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's undefended petitionCoramR. E OUGO
Holding
Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, dissolution of the marriage, and no possibility of reconciliation
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent got married under Kamba Customary law in 2007. They had a daughter together. The petitioner claims the respondent treated her with cruelty, committed adultery, and deserted the matrimonial home.
Issues
- Cruelty
- Desertion
- Adultery
Reasoning
The court found the marriage irretrievably broken down due to cruelty, desertion, and adultery. The petitioner's claim for maintenance was not proven.
Outcome
Decree nisi to issue forthwith and made absolute within 30 days
Orders
- Decree nisi to issue forthwith and made absolute within 30 days
- No orders as to cost
Remedies
- Maintenance
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Matrimonial Act (now repealed)
- Marriage Act 2014
Cases cited (1)
- W.M.M V B.M.L[2012]eKLR
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