ASK v MSN (Civil Appeal 19 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14909 (KLR) (21 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 14909
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 14909 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Senior Principal KadhiCoramJN ONYIEGO
Holding
The Kadhi's court had jurisdiction to entertain the claim as both parties profess Islamic religion.
Facts
The respondent filed a plaint seeking orders for the appellant to vacate a house in Kisauni and custody of children born out of their marriage. The appellant challenged the jurisdiction of the Kadhi's court.
Issues
- Kadhi's court jurisdiction
- Appellant's constitutional right to be heard
- Suit property and jurisdiction
Reasoning
The court ruled that the Kadhi's court has jurisdiction to determine disputes touching on matrimonial property where both parties profess Islamic religion, as per section 3 of the Matrimonial Property Act.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Matrimonial Property Act
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel Kamau Macharia & another v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited & 2 other
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