Erastus Gichingiri Muhoro v Gerishon Gichingiri Muhoro & 2 others [2014] KECA 655 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 655
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 655 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 April 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, M. K. KOOME, J. OTIENO – ODEK
Holding
The court dismissed the appeal and set aside the previous orders, sharing the estate among the heirs and beneficiaries as proposed by the judge.
Facts
The deceased died intestate in 1974. In 1996, Gerishon Gichingiri Muhoro petitioned for Letters of Administration, naming three sons as survivors and listing assets. Erastus Gichingiri Muhoro and others objected, leading to a dispute over the distribution of the estate.
Issues
- Determination of heirs and shares of beneficiaries
- Distribution of the deceased's estate
Reasoning
The court considered the deceased's estate and the claims of the heirs and beneficiaries, concluding that the deceased's estate should be shared equally among the heirs and beneficiaries.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, previous orders set aside, new orders made
Orders
- LR NO. KIRIMUKUYU/THIU/262 shared equally between Jackson Kanyuiro Muhoro and Josphat Kahunyo Muhoro
- Plot No. 127 Karatina Town, Plot No. 53 Karogoto, money with Kenya Commercial Bank Karatina Branch and 450 shares at Nation Publishers shared equally among the heirs and beneficiaries
Remedies
- Each party bears their costs of the appeal
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