Muriungi v Mwongera & another (Civil Appeal 68 of 2019) [2024] KECA 1709 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1709
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1709 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at MeruCoramW. KARANJA, JAMILA MOHAMMED, A. O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The High Court’s order for distribution of the estate is set aside. The estate should be distributed among the three widows and nine children, taking into account any factual circumstances of the case.
Facts
The deceased, M’Ikiara Kimiri, was survived by 3 widows and 9 children. The estate was distributed by the High Court, but the appellant and respondents are dissatisfied with the distribution.
Issues
- Whether the estate of M’Ikiara Kimiri was properly distributed by the High Court.
- What orders should issue if the distribution is found to be improper.
Reasoning
The Court found that the estate should be distributed among the three widows and nine children, totaling 12 units. The distribution should consider any relevant factual circumstances to ensure equitable and fair distribution.
Outcome
The High Court’s order for distribution of the estate is set aside.
Orders
- The estate of M’Ikiara Kimiri should be redistributed among the three widows and nine children.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (2)
- Scolastica Ndululu Suva v. Agnes Nthenya Suva (2019) eKLR
- Mary Rono v. Jane Rono & another (2019) eKLR
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