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S K V v A M [2016] KEHC 1686 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 1686 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1686
Citation
[2016] KEHC 1686 (KLR)
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TypenullityPosturepetition for annulmentCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding

The marriage is annulled, 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 on June 13, 2008, but did not cohabit as husband and wife. The respondent filed a petition for annulment in 2010, which the petitioner was unaware of.

Issues

  1. whether the marriage was consummated
  2. whether the marriage was valid

Reasoning

The court found that the parties did not cohabit and that the marriage was not consummated, allowing the petition under section 73(1)(a) of the Marriage Act.

Outcome

annulment of the marriage

Orders

  • annulment of the marriage
  • issuance of a decree nisi to be made absolute 30 days from the date of this judgment
  • no orders as to costs

Authorities cited

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