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Nyiraneza Justine Kazaare v Kazaare Jolocome (Divorce Appeal No. 001 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 201 (28 July 2011)
The High Court allowed the appeal, found no proven customary marriage, set aside the decree nisi, and ordered custody, maintenance, and occupation rights for the appellant and children.
Musamali v Musamali (HCT-04-CV-CA-0001/2001) [2006] UGHCFD 1 (4 April 2006)
The High Court held that no valid Gisu customary marriage was proved, as full dowry and required ceremonies were not shown. The appeal was dismissed with costs.
Paul v Paul (Cause No. 41 of 1946) [1947] EACA 83 (1 January 1947)
The court held that brief periods of living under one roof did not amount to condonation or resumption of cohabitation, and granted a decree nisi for desertion.
Turner v Turner (Cause No. 29 of 1942) [1943] EACA 76 (1 January 1943)
The court found that the facts did not establish desertion as required by section 7(b) of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance, 1939. Although the respondent refused to accompany the petitioner to Tanganyika and later refused sexual intercourse, the parties continued to live together, socialize, and maintain the outward form of marriage at the Avenue Hotel. The authorities make clear that desertion requires more than refusal of sexual relations or living in separate rooms; it requires abandonment or causing the other spouse to live apart. The evidence showed that the parties continued to cohabit…
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