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Z N A M E v H A N S [2017] KEHC 8813 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 8813 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8813
Citation
[2017] KEHC 8813 (KLR)
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TypeMarriage NullificationPosturePetition for nullification of marriageCoramM. THANDE
Holding

The marriage between Petitioner and Respondent is nullified

Facts

Petitioner Z N A M E filed a petition seeking the nullification of her marriage to Respondent H A N S, alleging non-consummation of the marriage. The Respondent was not present in court and did not file an answer.

Issues

  1. Non-consummation of marriage
  2. Validity of marriage nullification

Reasoning

The court found that the marriage was not consummated since its celebration and that the Petitioner's claim was not disputed. The marriage was nullified as it fell within the one-year period specified by the Marriage Act.

Outcome

Petition granted, marriage nullified

Orders

  • Decree of nullity issued
  • Decree nisi to issue and made absolute within 30 days

Remedies

  • Nullification of marriage

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act, 2014
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