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RKC & another v CCM [2021] KEHC 2316 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 2316 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the Notice to show cause was properly suited before the subordinate court?
  2. Whether the orders for Notice to show cause serve the best interest of the children?
  3. 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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