In re Estate of Bernard Martens (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 4561 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI

SUCCESSION CAUSES NOS. 1975 AND 2129 OF 2015

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD MARTENS  (DECEASED)

DIRECTIONS

I had reserved this matter for directions on 10th June 2016, on which of the pending applications should be heard first.

On 7th June 2016 I granted leave to the executor to file a reply to the application dated 19th May 2016. Leave was limited to ten (10) days.

I have considered the position and am of the view that is should not give directions before parties have completed responding to the applications.

I am also persuaded that it may be prudent to hear oral submissions from the parties first before any directions are given on which application is heard first.

The matter shall be given a mention date to confirm compliance with the orders of and to hear representations from the parties on the applications that they believe should be heard first.

DATED, SIGNED and DELIVERED at NAIROBI this 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 2016.

W. MUSYOKA

JUDGE