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Christine Wangari Gachigi v Elizabeth Wanjira Evans & 11 others [2014] KECA 150 (KLR)

[2014] KECA 150 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
150
Citation
[2014] KECA 150 (KLR)
Decided
18 December 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of the High Court of Kenya at NakuruCoramR. Nambuye, W. Ouko, J. Mohammed
Holding

The court affirmed the grant of letters of administration to Christine Wangari Gachigi and the distribution of the estate's assets as per the judgment of the High Court.

Facts

The estate of Rahab Wanjiru Evans died in 2000. Christine Wangari Gachigi filed a succession cause seeking letters of administration. The estate's assets included shares in Gema and Nyakinyua at Gilgil, bank accounts, and individual plots. The beneficiaries were identified.

Issues

  1. Distribution of the estate's assets
  2. Administrative costs and supervision

Reasoning

The court upheld the High Court's decision on the distribution of the estate's assets and administrative costs.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • Grant of letters of administration to Christine Wangari Gachigi
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