M J T M v Z N K [2017] KEHC 8803 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8803
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8803 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2017
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks nullification of marriage due to non-consummationCoramM. THANDE
Holding
The marriage is nullified
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent were married on October 3, 2015 in Mombasa. The Respondent returned to the UK immediately after the marriage, preventing consummation. The Petitioner filed the petition on April 29, 2016, within one year of the marriage.
Issues
- Whether the marriage was consummated
- Validity of the nullification petition
Reasoning
The marriage was not consummated since its celebration, and the petition was filed within the statutory period.
Outcome
Petition granted, marriage nullified
Orders
- Decree of nullification issued
Remedies
- No order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Marriage Act, 2014
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