Catherine Wanjiku Muriithi v Stephen Njoroge Mbugua & 2 others [2016] KEHC 1737 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1737
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1737 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2016
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for determination of access to landCoramL. A. Achode
Holding
The court orders the respondent to open the access road and remove any encroachments within seven days.
Facts
The deceased Patrick Mbugua Njoroge left an estate consisting of four properties. The estate was distributed among four beneficiaries, including the applicant Catherine Wanjiku Muriithi. The applicant claims she was denied access to her portion of the estate due to the respondent Stephen Njoroge Mbugua's actions.
Issues
- Access to the applicant's portion of the estate
- Distribution of the deceased's estate
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent's actions of cordoning off the public road of access were contrary to equity and good conscience, and denied the applicant a plain, adequate, and complete remedy at law.
Outcome
The application is allowed with the orders to open the access road and remove encroachments.
Orders
- The 9 meter cul-de-sac needs to be opened and freed of any encroachments within seven days.
- The O.C.S Langata Police officer or other officer of the rank above an Assistant Inspector of Police shall provide security and police assistance for the execution of the above orders.
Remedies
- Injunction to open the access road and remove encroachments
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act Chapter 21 Laws of Kenya
- Civil Procedure Rules
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