Shadrack Wainaina v George Kimnugy Muthui [2017] KEHC 2623 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2623
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2623 (KLR)
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TypeSuccession CasePosturePetitioner filed a succession cause, and the objector filed a petition for annulment.CoramVERSUS
Holding
The court finds the will valid and the petitioner is entitled to the land.
Facts
The deceased, Esther Kagoiri Muthui, was the first wife of the late William Muthui. She had four children, including the petitioner. The land in dispute, Kakamega/Sango/309, was registered in her name. The deceased wrote a will in 2003, distributing the land among her children, with the petitioner receiving 4.5 acres.
Issues
- Validity of the deceased's will
- Ownership of the disputed land
Reasoning
The court finds the will valid based on the formal requirements of the Law of Succession Act and the evidence presented.
Outcome
The annulment application is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
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