In re Estate of Mutanda Were (Deceased) [2020] eKLR Case Summary

Court: High Court of Kenya at Busia

Category: Civil

Judge(s): Kiarie Waweru Kiarie

Judgment Date: September 30, 2020

Country: Kenya

Document Type: PDF

Number of Pages: 3

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This case summary discusses the In re Estate of Mutanda Were (Deceased) [2020] eKLR, focusing on key legal principles and decisions regarding estate administration. Read for insights into inheritance laws and probate matters.

Case Brief: In re Estate of Mutanda Were (Deceased) [2020] eKLR

1. Case Information:
- Name of the Case: In the Estate of Mutanda Were (Deceased)
- Case Number: Succession Cause No. 398 of 2012 (also known as Succession Cause No. 12 of 1991)
- Court: High Court of Kenya at Busia
- Date Delivered: 30th September 2020
- Category of Law: Civil
- Judge(s): Kiarie Waweru Kiarie
- Country: Kenya

2. Questions Presented:
The court must resolve the following legal issues:
- Whether review under Order 45 of the Civil Procedure Rules is applicable.
- Whether L.R. Marach/Bumala/1899 formed part of the estate of Mutanda Were.
- Whether the interested party/applicant has any claim against the estate of Mutanda Were.
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