CC v LBO (Suing as the Father and Next Friend of AC) (Miscellaneous Civil Application E184 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 46 (KLR) (15 January 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 46
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 46 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 January 2024
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks transfer of case to Eldoret Children's CourtCoramMs Ledishah, RE ABURILI
Holding
The court transfers the case to Eldoret Children's Court
Facts
The child resides in Eldoret with her paternal aunt, and the respondent only appeared at the child's mother's burial. The respondent filed a similar case in Eldoret but abandoned it.
Issues
- Best interests of the child
- Transfer of case
Reasoning
The court considers the paramountcy of the child's best interests and the balance of convenience, expenses, and interests of justice. The child resides in Eldoret and the best interests of the child are paramount.
Outcome
Transfer of case to Eldoret Children's Court
Orders
- Transfer of case to Eldoret Children's Court
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Children's Act
Cases cited (2)
- Kageny v. Musiramo & Another
- Children's Act No. 29 of 2022
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