FK v CMM [2020] KEHC 5944 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5944
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 5944 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling and orders of the trial courtCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the orders of the trial court are set aside. The application is remitted back to the trial court to hear the application on merit.
Facts
The respondent sought an interim order of exclusive occupation against the appellant, who was accused of cruelty and assault. The appellant was not given a hearing before the trial court granted the order.
Issues
- granting an interim order of exclusive possession
- failure to give the appellant a hearing
- granting drastic orders without reasons
Reasoning
The trial court erred in granting an interim order of exclusive possession without giving the appellant a hearing and in granting drastic orders without reasons. The orders were final and drastically changed the appellant's circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Protection Against Domestic Violence Act No. 2 of 2015
Cases cited (2)
- Agnes Nanjala William v. Jacob Petrus Nicolas Vander Goes CA No. 127 of 2011 (UR)
- Gituanja v. Gituanja [1983] KLR 575
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