Civil

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

Court
High Court of Kenya at Busia
Case number
Succession Cause No. 398 of 2012 (also known as Succession Cause No. 12 of 1991)
Judgment date
30 September 2020
Judge(s)
Kiarie Waweru Kiarie

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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