DM & 2 others (Suing through JLG) v SKM (Children's Case 52 of 2016) [2024] KEMC 161 (KLR) (6 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 161
- Citation
- [2024] KEMC 161 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 June 2024
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TypeChildren's CasePostureApplication for attachment of savings and orders for contemptCoramALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE, SENIOR PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATE
Holding
Application dismissed as an abuse of the court process and/or unfounded
Facts
The applicant and the defendant are the biological parents of the minors who have attained majority age and are now in pursuit of higher education. The applicant initiated the suit on behalf of the minors who were then minors. The defendant has ignored and/or neglected to comply with the orders issued on 04/04/2017.
Issues
- Attachment of savings
- Orders for contempt
- Parental responsibilities
Reasoning
The court finds the application an abuse of the court process and/or unfounded due to the active appeal pending before the High Court and the WhatsApp conversation between the parties indicating their cordial discussion on shared parental responsibilities.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children’s Act 2022
- Civil Procedure Act
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