Carolyne Khasandi Ochami v Jacob Masinde Wanjala [2016] KEHC 4427 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4427
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4427 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 June 2016
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetitioner vs Objector
Holding
The Petitioner is the deceased's wife and is entitled to administer the estate.
Facts
The deceased, Justo Sifuna Masinde, died on December 18, 2013. The Petitioner, Carolyne Khasandi Ochami, claims to be the deceased's wife and seeks to administer his estate. The Objector, Jacob Masinde Wanjala, contests the marriage and seeks to be appointed as the administrator.
Issues
- Who ranks higher in priority between the Petitioner and the Objector as concerns the deceased's estate
- Whether the Petitioner was the deceased's wife
Reasoning
The Petitioner provided evidence of a marriage certificate and other documents proving her status as the deceased's wife. The Objector's claims of separation and lack of children were not substantiated.
Outcome
The Petitioner is granted the right to administer the deceased's estate.
Orders
- Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate to the Petitioner
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