In re Estate of the Late GIW (Deceased) (Succession Cause E526 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 12716 (KLR) (Family) (18 September 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12716
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 12716 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 September 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeSuccessionPostureObjection proceedings dismissedCoramHK CHEMITEI
The objection proceedings are dismissed with costs to the Applicant
Facts
The deceased was alleged to be married to the Objector under customary law, but the evidence was found to be forged. The minor was not supported by the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the deceased was married to the Objector
- Whether the minor was a dependant of the deceased
Reasoning
The evidence of marriage and dowry negotiations was found to be forged. There was no evidence of a birth or support by the deceased for the minor.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Objection proceedings dismissed
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