ANN WANJIRU NJONGE v NEWTON GIKARU GATHIOMI & 2 OTHERS [2007] KEHC 2891 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2891
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2891 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 April 2007
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMadan, Nyarangi
Holding
The court did not allow the presumption of marriage between the plaintiff and the deceased.
Facts
The plaintiff, Ann Wanjiru Njonge, claims to be an heir and beneficiary of the estate of Wildred Gathioni Njonge. She seeks a presumption of marriage between herself and Leonard Njonge Gathioni (deceased), and the costs of the application.
Issues
- Presumption of marriage between the plaintiff and the deceased
- Costs of the application
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff and the deceased did not live together for 24 years and did not conduct themselves as man and wife.
Outcome
The application was dismissed.
Orders
- Presumption of marriage not allowed
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