[2008] KEHC 2597 (KLR)
The court found that the proposed distribution in the schedule to the affidavit of Ann Njoki Gichovi was proper and followed the law. The court confirmed the grant and ordered that distribution be in accordance with paragraph 1 of the schedule. The claim by Wilson Njeru to stall No. 1 Kibugu Market was not proved to...
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- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2597 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Mary Gicuku Nyaga; Respondent: Bisilia Wanjovi Meshack; Respondent: Ann Njoki Gichovi; Respondent: Wilson Njeru
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Embu
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Miscellaneous Succession Cause 173 of 2003
- Procedural Posture
- Succession Cause / Ruling on Confirmation of Grant and Protest
- Outcome
- Grant confirmed; distribution ordered as per schedule; partial monetary refund to protester; remainder to administration costs.
- Legal Topics
- Succession, Confirmation of Grant, Distribution of Estate, Beneficiary Entitlement
- Source Language
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Parties
Mary Gicuku Nyaga
Applicant
Bisilia Wanjovi Meshack
Respondent
Ann Njoki Gichovi
Respondent
Wilson Njeru
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Succession Cause / Ruling on Confirmation of Grant and Protest
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed distribution of the estate is fair and in accordance with the law.
- 2 Whether Wawira Mburu was properly included and allocated a share in the estate.
- 3 Whether Wilson Njeru's claim to stall No. 1 Kibugu Market is valid and should be upheld.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the proposed distribution in the schedule to the affidavit of Ann Njoki Gichovi was proper and followed the law. The court confirmed the grant and ordered that distribution be in accordance with paragraph 1 of the schedule. The claim by Wilson Njeru to stall No. 1 Kibugu Market was not proved to the court's satisfaction; instead, the stall was to be sold and the proceeds used to refund Wilson Njeru KES 35,000 for his contributions, with any remainder going towards administration costs. The court also clarified that the widow of Geoffrey Wawira Mburu should be allotted her late husband’s share. The court emphasized the need for lawful and equitable distribution among...
Court Disposition
Grant confirmed; distribution ordered as per schedule; partial monetary refund to protester; remainder to administration costs.
Orders
- The grant is confirmed and certificate to issue.
- Distribution of the estate shall be in accordance with paragraph 1 of the schedule to the affidavit of Ann Njoki Gichovi.
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
23 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT EMBU
Succession Cause 173 of 2003
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MISHECK GICHOVI MUNDWARIRIA
AND
MARY GICUKU NYAGA……………………….…………..APPLICANT
VERSUS
BISILIA WANJOVI MESHACK…………………………..PETITIONER
RULING
The application for confirmation of grant is opposed by Ann Njoki Gichovi first administrator and Wilson Njeru a beneficiary and creditor of the estate of the deceased his father. One of the grounds was that one WAWIRA MBURU (MBURA) was not included in the list. This is not correct but it is clear she was not allocated any inheritance. The protesters filed the proposal they think is to achieve fair distribution. The protest was heard in open court. PW1 first protester gave evidence she disclosed that the second protester Wilson Njeru is her son. She said she relied on what she had sworn in her affidavit of protest. She further stated that she supported her sons claim that she be given a stall at Kibugu Market. She also said she wanted the estate to be divided among the two houses. Her mother died during the pending of this Succession Case. Also that Wawira Mbura is a wife of deceased brother in the house of Anna Njoki. Protester No. 2 also gave evidence son of deceased and Ann Njoki. He was claiming stall No. 1 Kibugu Market on ground he had paid Shs.30,000/= which he paid to purchase building materials to build the deceased widows house. He also paid Shs.5000/= for hospital bills of the deceased brother. The payment was on agreement, agreement of the mothers. He claimed half the stall. That 2nd protester gave some money was admitted by petitioner but she proposed that a refund can be made. The stall can be sold to raise money for refund. Petitioner agreed that the widow of Geoffrey WAWIRA MBURU should be allotted her dead husband’s share. It is clear that the deceased at the time of death was survived by two widows one of whom has since died. There is no evidence as to which of the beneficiaries are her children.
It is my view that the proposed distribution as set out in the Schedule to the affidavit of Ann Njoki Gichovi is the proper one and it follows the law. I therefore confirm the grant and order the certificate to issue. The distribution shall be in accordance with paragraph 1 thereof. I also find that the claim of 2nd protester Wilson Njeru is not proved. The stall No. 1 Kibugu Market shall be sold to raise funds to pay him Shs.35,000/=. The remainder of funds if any shall go towards the administration costs of the estate.
Orders are granted accordingly.
Dated this 13th February, 2008. .
J. N. KHAMINWA
JUDGE
13/2/2008
Khaminwa – Judge
Njue – Clerk
Mary Gicuku – present
Wilson Njagi – present
Read in open court.
Ann Njoki is said to be unwell but son Wilson is present.
J. N. KHAMINWA
JUDGE