Alex Muchira Mwangi v Jade Mugure Mwaura [2017] KEHC 9593 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9593
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9593 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling in Nairobi Children Case No. 560 of 2016CoramW. MUSYOKA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs. The lower court file shall be released to the lower court.
Facts
The appellant, Alex Muchira Mwangi, sought a stay of proceedings and the revocation of a warrant of arrest issued against him by the lower court. The respondent, Jade Mugure Mwaura, opposed the application.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's inability to pay for the child's needs justifies a stay of proceedings and the revocation of the arrest warrant.
- Whether the appellant is a child or an adult for the purposes of parental responsibility and maintenance obligations.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant is an adult and not a child, and that he has not complied with court orders. The appeal is dismissed as there is no merit in the application.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed with costs.
- The lower court file shall be released to the lower court.
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