[2025] KEHC 3397 (KLR)

[2025] KEHC 3397 (KLR)

The High Court found that the trial magistrate erred in treating two distinct kiosks as a single plot and in distributing properties not in issue, including land not available for distribution. The evidence supported the appellant's contention that there were two separate plots, and the distribution proposed by the appellant was fair and agreed upon by all beneficiaries except the respondent. The court set aside the lower court's ruling and confirmed the grant in accordance with the appellant's proposal, as outlined in the affidavit supporting confirmation of grant.

Citation
[2025] KEHC 3397 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Elizabeth Njoki Githegi; Respondent: Monicah Wanjiku Kiongo
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nyandarua
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
20 March 2025
Case Number
Civil Appeal 060 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Judges
KW Kiarie
Legal Topics
Succession Disputes, Confirmation of Grant, Distribution of Estate, Beneficiary Rights
Source Language
English
Family and Children Civil Procedure Succession Disputes Confirmation of Grant Distribution of Estate Beneficiary Rights

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Parties

Elizabeth Njoki Githegi

Appellant

Monicah Wanjiku Kiongo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial magistrate erred in treating two kiosks as one plot instead of two distinct plots.
  2. 2 Whether the trial magistrate disregarded the agreed mode of distribution and imposed her own.
  3. 3 Whether the appellant contributed to the acquisition and development of the temporary kiosk at Matches Centre.

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court found that the trial magistrate erred in treating two distinct kiosks as a single plot and in distributing properties not in issue, including land not available for distribution. The evidence supported the appellant's contention that there were two separate plots, and the distribution proposed by the appellant was fair and agreed upon by all beneficiaries except the respondent. The court set aside the lower court's ruling and confirmed the grant in accordance with the appellant's proposal, as outlined in the affidavit supporting confirmation of grant.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • The ruling of the trial magistrate is set aside.
  • The grant is confirmed in terms of paragraph 4 of the Affidavit in Support of Confirmation of Grant.