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MARRIANNE SHISIA HAMISI v KASSIMANI ATIBU HAMISI [2012] KEHC 3028 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 3028 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3028
Citation
[2012] KEHC 3028 (KLR)
Decided
18 July 2012
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TypeSuccessionPostureObjector's application for confirmation of grantCoramB. THURANIRA JADEN
Holding

The court confirms the grant of letters of administration and orders the distribution of the two parcels of land equally between the three beneficiaries.

Facts

The deceased, Selemani Hamisi Fayya, passed away on 26.3.97. His widow, Marrianne Shisia Hamisi, and daughter, Fatumo Okanda, are beneficiaries. The son, Kossiman Atibu Hamisi, is the administrator of the estate. The application seeks confirmation of the grant of letters of administration. The properties at issue are two parcels of land.

Issues

  1. Distribution of the two parcels of land between the beneficiaries
  2. Whether the deceased's wishes regarding the land distribution are to be followed

Reasoning

The court confirms the grant of letters of administration and orders the distribution of the two parcels of land equally between the three beneficiaries.

Outcome

Grant of letters of administration confirmed

Orders

  • The two parcels of land to be shared equally between the three beneficiaries
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