In re Estate of John Omolo Rombo alias John Rombo (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 7792 (KLR) | Succession Jurisdiction | Esheria

In re Estate of John Omolo Rombo alias John Rombo (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 7792 (KLR)

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In re Estate of John Omolo Rombo alias John Rombo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 103 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 7792 (KLR) (28 June 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 7792 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause 103 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

June 28, 2024

Ruling

1. The deceased John Omolo Rombo, according to the documents filed, including letter dated 24/11/2023 by the Chief, Kapuonja Location, was a resident of that Location, which is within the jurisdiction of Maseno law Courts. Similarly, the estate property listed as per the search certificate and demand notice for rates annexed to the petition for grant which are Kisumu/Kapuonja/83 and Plot 24/Ayanga respectively are within the jurisdiction of Maseno Law Courts.

2. I hereby transfer Kisumu CM Succession Cause No. E176 of 2024 to Maseno SPM’S Court in whose jurisdiction the deceased was domiciled.

3. The original Kisumu CM Succession No. E176 of 2024 to be transmitted to Maseno SPM’s court together with this ruling and order.

4. Upon receipt of the file and order, SPM Maseno Law Courts to notify the parties using the addresses given to move the court and prosecute the succession cause and to file into court all the necessary consents before any grant can issue.

5. This file is closed.

6. I so order.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KISUMU THIS 28TH DAY OF JUNE 2024R. E. ABURILIJUDGE