Rimberia Baichu v Buria Rimberia [2014] KEHC 2254 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2254
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2254 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 October 2014
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetition for distribution of estateCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding
The deceased estate shall be distributed as proposed by the petitioner: Joseph Mugambi - 2.04 acres, Francis Mururu - 2.52 acres, Buria M’Rimberia Baichu - 2.04 acres, Peter Ntutumi - 1.80 acres, and road of access - 0.30 acres.
Facts
The deceased left two parcels of land and had five sons. The petitioner, Francis M’Rimberia, was granted letters of administration and filed a proposal for distribution. The objector, Buria M’Rimberia Baichu, objected to the mode of distribution.
Issues
- Whether the deceased estate was shared among the five sons
- What became of Bartholomew Mwenda's share
- Which mode of distribution is reasonable, justifiable, and fair
Reasoning
The court found that the land was shared equally among the five sons, with Bartholomew Mwenda's share being sold to Francis Mururu. The petitioner's proposal was accepted by the other brothers.
Outcome
Petitioner's proposal accepted
Orders
- The deceased estate shall be distributed as proposed by the petitioner
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