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RMK v BNW (Divorce Cause E1163 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 206 (KLR) (11 July 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEMC 206 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
206
Citation
[2023] KEMC 206 (KLR)
Decided
11 July 2023
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner filed a petition for divorce on grounds of adultery, cruelty, and irreconcilable differences.CoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO
Holding

The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.

Facts

RMK and BNW were married on December 13, 2008. The petitioner filed a petition on September 29, 2022, and the respondent entered appearance.

Issues

  1. Whether the marriage merits an order of divorce under The Marriage Act, 2014.
  2. Whether the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage has occurred as per section 65 of the Act.

Reasoning

The court found that the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage has occurred due to adultery, cruelty, and irreconcilable differences. The court noted the unequivocal terms of the petition and answer to petition, stating that the petitioner wanted the marriage dissolved.

Outcome

The marriage between RMK and BNW is dissolved.

Orders

  • The marriage between the two be and is hereby dissolved.
  • Decree nisi do issue to be made absolute in 30 days.

Remedies

  • Each party to bear their own costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • The Marriage Act, 2014
Cases cited (3)
  • JSM vs. ENB [2015]
  • ROK v MJB [2017]
  • TPH v NVS [2017]
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