EWM v NMM [2020] KEHC 860 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 860
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 860 (KLR)
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TypeMatrimonial ProceedingsPostureApplication for Originating Summons to declare rights to matrimonial propertyCoramJ. N. MULWA
Holding
The Originating Summons is competent and the divorce cause does not prevent a party from bringing an action for declaration of rights to property under Section 17 of the Matrimonial Property Act.
Facts
The plaintiff, EWM, filed an Originating Summons seeking a declaration of rights to matrimonial property, while the defendant, NMM, opposed the application.
Issues
- Whether the Originating Summons is competent to bring a matrimonial action for declaration of rights to property
- Whether the divorce cause prevents a party from bringing an action for declaration of rights to property
Reasoning
The court held that the Matrimonial Property Act does not prescribe a specific mode of institution for matrimonial proceedings, and that the Originating Summons is a valid format to bring such an action.
Outcome
The Originating Summons is competent and the parties are directed to move the court for further progression of the cause.
Orders
- The Originating Summons is competent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Matrimonial Property Act No. 49 of 2013
- Article 159 of the Constitution
Cases cited (3)
- EJT v JKL [2019] eKLR
- Milcah Municah Munoko v Lawrence Ochokolo Oduma [2016] eKLR
- AKK v PKW [2020] eKLR
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