Chiphiko v Chiphiko (Matrimonial Cause 97 of 2016) [2017] MWHC 885 (10 April 2017)

Chiphiko v Chiphiko (Matrimonial Cause 97 of 2016) [2017] MWHC 885 (10 April 2017)

The court found that the respondent committed adultery by marrying another woman during separation, and with no children or property involved, granted the dissolution of marriage.

Citation
[2017] MWHC 885
Parties
Petitioner: Malingosi Chiphiko; Respondent: Arthur Chiphiko
Court
High Court of Malawi
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Judgment Date
10 April 2017
Case Number
Matrimonial Cause 97 of 2016
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment
Outcome
divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Adultery
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Adultery

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Parties

Malingosi Chiphiko

Petitioner

Arthur Chiphiko

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner is entitled to dissolution of marriage on grounds of adultery

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the respondent committed adultery by marrying another woman during separation, and with no children or property involved, granted the dissolution of marriage.

Court Disposition

divorce granted

Orders

  • Dissolution of marriage between Malingosi Chiphiko and Arthur Chiphiko