In re Estate of James Alukoye Were (Succession Cause 1356 of 2012) [2024] KEHC 13004 (KLR) (17 October 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13004
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 13004 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from original trialCoramSC CHIRCHIR
The protestor has failed to prove that he had a right that had crystallized against the deceased's Estate.
Facts
The Administrator sought confirmation of the grant and injunctive orders against the protestor. The protestor claimed to have purchased the suit property from the deceased in 1970 and 1980, and to have taken possession since 1980.
Issues
- Whether the protestor is a liability to the estate.
- Whether the protestor is an intermeddler on the deceased estate.
- Whether the grant should be confirmed.
- Whether the protestor should vacate the suit property.
Reasoning
The court determined that the protestor's right to the suit property had not crystallized by the time of the deceased's demise, and thus he is not a liability to the estate. The protestor's actions were not authorized by law or a grant of representation, making him an intermeddler.
Outcome
The protestor's application for confirmation of the grant and injunctive orders was dismissed.
Orders
- The protestor's application for confirmation of the grant and injunctive orders was dismissed.
Authorities cited
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