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Jemimah Wanjiru Mwaniki v Kenneth Wachira Mwaniki [2015] KEHC 2253 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 2253 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2253
Citation
[2015] KEHC 2253 (KLR)
Decided
9 October 2015
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetition for confirmation of grant of letters of administration intestateCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding

The grant of letters of administration intestate is confirmed and the estate shall be distributed as proposed in the protestor's affidavit.

Facts

The deceased, Jacob Mwangi Karukungi, died on 30th August, 2009. His estate included various properties and financial assets. The estate was initially proposed to be devolved upon the widow, the petitioner, but the protestor proposed a different distribution.

Issues

  1. Distribution of the deceased's estate
  2. Consent of beneficiaries

Reasoning

The court found that the parties were in agreement on the proposed distribution and that the protestor's proposal was consistent with his affidavit.

Outcome

Grant of letters of administration intestate confirmed

Orders

  • Grant of letters of administration intestate confirmed
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