WA v HHN (Matrimonial Cause 780 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 43 (KLR) (29 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 43
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 43 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 November 2023
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TypeMatrimonial CausePosturePetitioner sought annulment of marriage due to non-consummation.CoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO, SRM
Holding
The marriage is annulled as it was never consummated.
Facts
WA and HHN married on 18th March 2022. They have no children and one is domiciled in Kenya while the other is not. They have no intention of salvaging the marriage.
Issues
- Whether the marriage between the parties merits a decree of annulment under The Marriage Act, 2014.
- Whether the marriage was consummated since its celebration.
Reasoning
The court found the marriage was never consummated since its celebration, and the petition was filed within one year of the marriage.
Outcome
The marriage between the parties is annulled.
Orders
- The marriage between the parties is annulled.
- The marriage was void ab initio.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- The Marriage Act, 2014
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