MMM v LOO [2016] KEHC 1702 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1702
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1702 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2016
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TypeMatrimonial CausePosturePreliminary Objection to Originating SummonsCoramM. W. MUIGAI
Holding
The Preliminary Objection is overruled, and the proceedings are allowed to proceed.
Facts
MMM filed a Notice of Motion Application with an Originating Summons Application against LOO, challenging the validity of the proceedings brought under the wrong statutory instrument.
Issues
- Whether the institution of the proceedings through an Originating Summons renders the same defective.
- Whether the Preliminary Objection should be upheld based on procedural technicalities.
Reasoning
The Court held that the Matrimonial Property Act does not prescribe a specific procedure for the institution of proceedings, and the Court cannot dismiss the case based on the mode of institution. The Court also noted that the Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and public hearing.
Outcome
Proceedings allowed to proceed.
Orders
- Preliminary Objection overruled.
- Each Party to bear their own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Matrimonial Property Act
- Civil Procedure Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- MUKISA BISCUIT COMPANY VS WESTEND DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
- MUKISA BISCUIT COMPANY VS WESTEND DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED (SUPRA)
- MUKISA BISCUIT COMPANY VS WESTEND DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED (1969) EA 696
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