G A A v N J O [2017] KEHC 3626 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3626
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3626 (KLR)
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TypeCIVIL APPEALPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of P.K. Rugut (SRM) in Rongo Children Cause No.20 of 2012CoramH.A. OMONDI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution.
Facts
The appellant (G A A) was married to the respondent (N J O) and filed a suit seeking custody of their children due to the respondent's abandonment and neglect. The respondent claimed he was the sole provider and that the children preferred to be with him.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding custody to the respondent
- Whether the appellant's appeal was properly dismissed for want of prosecution
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant had lost interest in the appeal and did not attend the hearing despite being present when the matter was set for hearing.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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