Elisha Kahiga Ndirangu v Robert Kahiga Ndirangu [2017] KEHC 2068 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2068
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2068 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2017
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetition for Confirmation of Grant of Letters of Administration and Proposed Distribution of Estate
Holding
The written will is valid and the estate is distributed as per the will.
Facts
The deceased, Elisha Ndirangu, died testate on June 25, 2005. He left eight children. The deceased's will was contested by his son, Robert Ndirangu, who claimed it was a forgery due to the deceased's illiteracy. The will was confirmed, and the estate was distributed.
Issues
- Whether the written will is valid
- Distribution of the estate of the deceased
Reasoning
The court found the will valid based on the deceased's literacy and testamentary intent, and the will was distributed according to the deceased's wishes.
Outcome
The will is valid and the estate is distributed as per the will.
Orders
- Grant of Letters of Administration to both the petitioner and the protestor
- Distribution of the estate as per the will
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
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