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GEOFFREY NGIGE NJOROGE v WAMBUI NJOROGE & ANOTHER [2008] KEHC 2841 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 2841 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2841
Citation
[2008] KEHC 2841 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Family Law Division orderCoramM. A. Ang'awa
Holding

The appeal is dismissed. The assets of the deceased be accordingly divided amongst the three houses to be held in trust of their children.

Facts

The estate of the deceased Njoroge Muchiri was involved in a succession cause. The applicant, Geoffrey Ngige Njoroge, was granted a letter of grant involving only one asset, LR Karai/Karai/61. The mother, Wairimu Njoroge, was enjoined as a co-administration. The grant was later rectified to include Wairimu Njoroge and Wambui Njoroge 'B'.

Issues

  1. To set aside orders of 30.8.94
  2. To be the sole beneficiary of the suit land

Reasoning

The court ruled that the estate is held for distribution to the beneficiaries at the confirmation of the grant, and the assets should be divided into 3 in favor of the children.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The assets of the deceased be accordingly divided amongst the three houses to be held in trust of their children

Remedies

  • Costs awarded to the respondents

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Law of Succession Act
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