Mary Wanjiku Gachigi v Ruth Muthoni Kamau [2003] KECA 144 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 144
- Citation
- [2003] KECA 144 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 March 2003
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court JudgmentCoramP.K. TUNOI, S.E.O BOSIRE, E. OWUOR
Holding
The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the appellant was not the deceased's wife and her children were not the deceased's children.
Facts
Gabriel Ngaruiya Ngigi died intestate on 13th June, 1996. Ruth Muthoni Kamau filed a succession cause seeking Letters of Administration on the grounds that she was the deceased's wife and a beneficiary with her three children. The appellant, Mary Wanjiku Gachigi, objected to the grant, claiming she was the deceased's wife and the children were his children.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was the deceased's wife
- Whether the appellant's children were the deceased's children
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was not the deceased's wife and her children were not the deceased's children. The evidence presented by the appellant was deemed insufficient to establish her claim.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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