In re estate of Mahmood Abdulla Mahmood (Deceased) (Succession Cause 83 of 2016) [2016] KEKC 32 (KLR) (18 August 2016) (Judgment)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 32
- Citation
- [2016] KEKC 32 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 August 2016
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetition for declaration of heirsCoramABDULHALIM H. ATHMAN
Holding
The estate vests in the heirs in their respective shares, and the properties are vested in Fatima Abdulla Mahmood absolutely.
Facts
The deceased, Mahmood Abdulla Mahmood, died in 2008 and left behind three properties in Mombasa registered in his name but believed to belong to his sister Fatima. The deceased had no children.
Issues
- What constitutes the estate
- Whether the properties can be transferred to Fatima Abdulla Mahmood
Reasoning
The properties are leasehold certificates and titled deeds registered in the name of the deceased brother, but they are believed to belong to Fatima. The deceased had no children, and Naṣsa has an interest in half of the properties if available for distribution.
Outcome
Fatima Abdulla Mahmood is entitled to the entire estate and the properties are vested in her absolutely.
Orders
- Registrar of title to effect transmission accordingly
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