In re Estate Omar Swaleh Doso (Deceased) [2016] KEKC 1 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 1
- Citation
- [2016] KEKC 1 (KLR)
The legal heirs and mode of distribution of the estate of Omar Swaleh Doso are determined as follows:
Facts
The deceased, Omar Swaleh Doso, left an estate consisting of two plots of land. The petitioner, Leaha Nyangasi, is a widow and the respondent, Mwanahamisi Omar, is also a widow. The estate includes a house at Migosi and another at Kaloleni. The petitioner claims the Migosi house was not in the respondent's name and was sold without her consent. The respondent disputes these claims and states that the Migosi house was bought from the deceased before his death.
Issues
- Distribution of the estate under Islamic law
- Responsibility for school fees and house rent
Reasoning
The court ruled on the distribution of the estate based on Islamic law and the claims made by the parties.
Outcome
The court ruled in favor of the petitioner in the distribution of the estate and ordered the respondent to pay school fees and house rent.
Orders
- The legal heirs and mode of distribution of the estate of Omar Swaleh Doso are determined as follows:
- The legal heirs and mode of distribution of the estate of Omar Swaleh Doso are determined as follows:
- The legal heirs and mode of distribution of the estate of Omar Swaleh Doso are determined as follows:
Remedies
- The legal heirs and mode of distribution of the estate of Omar Swaleh Doso are determined as follows:
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Qur'an: Nisa: 11-12
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