M'inoti Nthai v Naomi Karegi M'imanyara [2014] KECA 768 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 768
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 768 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High CourtCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, MARTHA KOOME, J. OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The deceased, M'Imanyara Nthai, died intestate in 1995. His widow, Naomi Karegi M'Imanyara, applied for letters of administration. The appellant, M'Inoti Nthai, claimed one half share of the suit land, alleging it was donated or bequeathed to him by the deceased. The respondent, Naomi Karegi M'Imanyara, claimed the land as her own.
Issues
- Whether the appellant had a beneficial interest in the suit land
- Whether the deceased's alleged donation or bequest to the appellant was valid
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant did not prove beneficial interests in the suit land and that the alleged oral will was not valid due to the short time between its alleged creation and the deceased's death.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (1)
- ODD JOBS V MUBIA (1970 EA) page 476
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