C.F.C.C v W.K.C [2011] KEHC 2109 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2109
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 2109 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 June 2011
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TypeSuccession CasePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramMARTHA KOOME
Holding
The estate should be distributed equally among the three beneficiaries with the widow as an additional unit. The widow is awarded the motor vehicles and shares.
Facts
The deceased died on 27th September, 2002 and was survived by his widow and three children. The widow petitioned for letters of administration and was granted them. The applicant sought for an account of rental proceeds and restraining orders.
Issues
- How the deceased's estate should be distributed among the beneficiaries
- The rights of the widow as the surviving spouse
Reasoning
The widow has priority as the surviving spouse and should be awarded the motor vehicles and shares. The estate should be shared equally among the beneficiaries.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed
Orders
- The estate should be distributed equally among the three beneficiaries with the widow as an additional unit
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act
- Rules of Probate and Administration
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