Anthony M Mulekyo Advocates v Estate of John Mbithi Masika (Deceased) [2015] KEHC 7742 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7742
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7742 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2015
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent RespondedCoramL. A. Achode
Holding
The application is dismissed.
Facts
The deceased, John M. Masika, had an estate consisting of a property (L.R. Mavoko/12715/620) and a house (Nairobi Block 60/157) at Moi Estate Langata. The estate was to be distributed among seven beneficiaries, with Erick Masika having the option to retain the house.
Issues
- Distribution of proceeds from the sale of the deceased's property
- Erick Masika's indication on retaining the house
- Agreement on the value of the house
Reasoning
The court found that the parties had agreed on the distribution of the deceased's assets, including the option for Erick Masika to retain the house. The court dismissed the application as it was premature and the beneficiaries would soon receive their proceeds.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Administrators of the Estate to move with alacrity and comply with the orders of Hon. Muchelule J, granted on 18th September 2014 in Misc. Civil App No. 10 of 2011
- Comply with the orders of Hon. Muchelule J within the term beginning on 15th September 2015
- Costs to be in the cause
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