ASW v WN (Matrimonial Cause 8 of 2017) [2024] KEHC 2014 (KLR) (Family) (1 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2014
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 2014 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 March 2024
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TypeMatrimonial CausePostureRespondent seeks to be deemed in contempt and for orders regarding property and costsCoramP M NYAUNDI
Holding
The Respondent is not in contempt of the mediation agreement and the application is allowed on certain terms
Facts
The Applicant seeks orders to remove caveats and restrictions on properties, and for the Respondent to be deemed in contempt of a mediation agreement. The Respondent opposed the application and filed an originating summons seeking declarations regarding property ownership.
Issues
- Whether the application has merit
- Interpretation of the consent agreements
Reasoning
The latter consent agreement does not require the transfer of the property to the Respondent and the delay in finalizing the transaction has caused hardship to the Applicant. The terms of the consent dated 13th June 2019 are to be complied with within 60 days.
Outcome
Application allowed on certain terms
Orders
- Respondent to sell property and refund mortgage payments within 60 days
- Respondent to identify tenant and submit proposal for refund within 14 days
- Applicant to execute documents for sale or leasing within 7 days
- Applicant to dispose of property if Respondent fails to comply
- Respondent to remove caution within 7 days
- Land Registrar to remove restriction if Respondent fails to comply
Remedies
- Refund of mortgage payments and rent
- Execution of documents for sale or leasing
- Disposal of property if necessary
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 159 of the Constitution
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
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