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Bernard Njeru Kinyua v Amos Njue Njeru [2016] KEHC 1079 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 1079 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1079
Citation
[2016] KEHC 1079 (KLR)
Decided
16 February 2016
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TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from original trialCoramJ.M. BWONWONGA
Holding

The protestor's mode of distribution is confirmed, and the deceased had sub-divided and distributed his land before he died.

Facts

The deceased father subdivided his two acres of land into six portions of 1/4 acre each, which were distributed among his children and grandchildren. The petitioner, Bernard Njeru Kinyua, distributed the land without the protestor's consent, leading to a protest.

Issues

  1. Which version of the land distribution is credible
  2. Whether the deceased had subdivided his land before his death
  3. Who should bear the costs of the suit

Reasoning

The court finds the protestor's version credible and confirms the distribution as stated by the protestor.

Outcome

The protestor's mode of distribution is confirmed.

Orders

  • The protestor's mode of distribution is confirmed.
  • Each party will bear its own costs.
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