RKC & another v CCM [2021] KEHC 2316 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2316
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2316 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 November 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling of the Chief Magistrate, MalindiCoramHon. Justice R. Nyakundi, Oduor Siminyu, Atiang, Ngunyi
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the ruling of the Chief Magistrate is upheld.
Facts
The case involves a dispute over custody and maintenance for children, with the appellant (RKC) appealing against the Chief Magistrate's ruling.
Issues
- Whether the Notice to show cause was properly suited before the subordinate court?
- Whether the orders for Notice to show cause serve the best interest of the children?
- Whether the Notice to show cause is an affront to the High Court ruling by Weldon J?
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal affirmed the ruling of the Chief Magistrate, upholding the jurisdiction of the subordinate court and the validity of the Notice to show cause.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Ibrahim Ahmed v Halima Guleti, Mwanza High Court Civil Appeal No. 128 of 1967 [1968]
- Bundi Marube v Joseph Onkoba Nyamuro [1983] KLR 403; 1 KAR 507
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