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Esther Chebet Soi v Patrick Ali Soy [2016] KEHC 5999 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 5999 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5999
Citation
[2016] KEHC 5999 (KLR)
Decided
16 March 2016
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetitioner seeks confirmation of grant, Protestor objectsCoramH. I. ONG'UDI
Holding

The court dismisses the protest and confirms the grant issued on 7th March 2005.

Facts

The deceased had three wives, one of whom is alive. The deceased's estate includes land in Kericho/Kabwastuiyo/83. The Petitioner was appointed administrator and filed a summons for confirmation. The Protestor objects, claiming the land should be divided equally between her and her co-wife.

Issues

  1. Distribution of the deceased's estate
  2. Protestor's claim for equal division of land

Reasoning

The court finds no merit in the protest and confirms the grant. The Protestor's claim for equal division of land is dismissed as the deceased shared out his land according to the three houses, and the 1st house has more land.

Outcome

The grant is confirmed.

Orders

  • Grant issued on 7th March 2005 is confirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Law of Succession Act
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