Marete v Marete & 3 others (Civil Appeal E014 of 2023) [2024] KECA 371 (KLR) (22 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 371
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 371 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 March 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at MeruCoramW. KARANJA, L. KIMARU, A. O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The court declared the deceased's will invalid due to its discriminatory nature and ordered the estate to be distributed as an intestate estate.
Facts
The deceased, Julius Marete Ibutu, died testate in 2018. He had two wives, with the first wife (1st respondent) and her four children living in the first house, and the second wife (appellant) and her six children living in the second house. Other beneficiaries included a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, and eight grandchildren.
Issues
- Validity of the deceased's will
- Reasonable provision for the respondents
Reasoning
The court found the will invalid as it discriminated against the first wife and her children, and ordered the estate to be distributed as an intestate estate.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, with no orders as to costs.
Orders
- Invalidation of the deceased's will and distribution of the estate as an intestate estate
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
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