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The marriage is dissolved due to desertion and irretrievable breakdown; petitioner is granted custody and maintenance for the child.

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Parties
Petitioner: Lydia L. Ndungu; Respondent: Matthew T. Ndungu
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 1975
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance
Source Language
English

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Parties

Lydia L. Ndungu

Petitioner

Matthew T. Ndungu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

  1. 1 desertion
  2. 2 irretrievable breakdown of marriage
  3. 3 custody of child

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage is dissolved due to desertion and irretrievable breakdown; petitioner is granted custody and maintenance for the child.

Court Disposition

marriage dissolved

Orders

  • petitioner granted custody of the child
  • respondent to pay Kshs.800 per month as maintenance for the child