B L M v M M J. M [2015] KEHC 6205 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6205
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 6205 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2015
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks dissolution of marriage on grounds of cruelty, desertion, and adultery.CoramW. MUSYOKA
Holding
The marriage has irretrievably broken down, and the petitioner has not condoned the adultery and cruelty.
Facts
The parties were married on May 12, 2009, and have a child. The petitioner filed the petition on September 10, 2013, alleging cruelty, desertion, and adultery. The respondent did not file a reply.
Issues
- Grounds for dissolution of marriage
- Evidence of cruelty and desertion
Reasoning
The court found the marriage irretrievably broken down and that the petitioner had not condoned the adultery and cruelty.
Outcome
Dissolution of marriage
Orders
- Decree nisi issued and to be made absolute after 30 days
- No orders as to costs
Remedies
- Dissolution of marriage
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Marriage Act
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