Joseph M’ Mukira v Ciomugwika Thumaita & 10 others [2017] KEHC 2093 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2093
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2093 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 November 2017
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TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from a first-instance judgmentCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. All 11 sons of the deceased shall share the estate property equally.
Facts
The deceased had 2 pieces of land at Matilu which were consolidated with several others. The Appellant claimed that he had a portion of land in his father's land, but no evidence was presented to support this claim.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant was entitled to a bigger portion of the estate than his brothers
- Whether the trial court erred in finding that the estate property belonged to the deceased and not to the Appellant
Reasoning
The court found no evidence supporting the Appellant's claim that he had a portion of land in his father's land. The principle of equality in the Law of Succession Act applies, and all children of the deceased should share the estate equally.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Each party to bear their own costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act CAP 160 of the Laws of Kenya
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