R A A v T A M [2016] KEHC 1767 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1767
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1767 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 September 2016
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TypeMatrimonial Property Act 2013 and Land Registration ActPostureRespondent's preliminary objection to the jurisdiction of the court
Holding
The court has jurisdiction to entertain the Applicant's suit under the Matrimonial Property Act.
Facts
The Applicant and Respondent are married and divorced under Muslim law. The Applicant seeks a remedy from the court on the subject matter of the suit.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court over the suit filed by the Applicant
- Whether the Applicant's suit raises questions on Muslim law
Reasoning
The court ruled that the Applicant and Respondent profess the Muslim faith and were married and divorced under Muslim law. Article 170 (5) of the Constitution allows parties to opt out of Kadhis' Courts, and the court has jurisdiction over the suit filed under the Matrimonial Property Act.
Outcome
The preliminary objection raised by the Respondent is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Matrimonial Property Act 2013
- Land Registration Act
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Kadhi's Court Act
Cases cited (2)
- GENEVIEVE BERTRAND v. MOHAMED ATHMAN MAAWIYA AND ANOTHER
- SHH v. MHY
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