S K V v A M [2016] KEHC 1686 (KLR)
- 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
- whether the marriage was consummated
- 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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