B M N v T O N [2016] KEHC 2038 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2038
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2038 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 February 2016
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner filed a petition for dissolution of marriage, Respondent did not file any answer.CoramMadan, Chesoni
Holding
The marriage between the Respondent and the Petitioner has irretrievably broken down on the grounds of cruelty and adultery.
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent got married on 9th October 2008. The marriage was not blessed with any issue. The Petitioner alleged that the Respondent treated her with cruelty and led an adulterous life.
Issues
- Cruelty
- Adultery
Reasoning
The Petitioner provided testimony on instances of cruelty and adultery, leading to the conclusion that the marriage had irretrievably broken down.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved.
Orders
- A decree nisi is issued forthwith which shall be made absolute within 30 days from the date of this judgment. There shall be no orders as to costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Marriage Act 2014
- Matrimonial Causes Act (now repealed)
Cases cited (2)
- DM -vs- TM [2008] IKLR 5
- N –vs- N [2008] 1KLR 17
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