Yasmin Rashid Ganatra & another (Suing as legal representatives of Rashid Juma Kassam) v Gulzar Abdul Wais [2015] KECA 342 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 342
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 342 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at MeruCoramWAKI, NAMBUYE, KIAGE
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the grant of letters of administration is set aside. The parties are directed to confirm the grant and distribute the estate within 60 days.
Facts
The deceased, Amina Juma Kassam, had allegedly made a written Will before her death, but the grant of letters of administration was issued to her son, Gulzar Abdul Wais, and Yasmin Rashid Ganatra. The appellants challenged the grant.
Issues
- Whether the grant of letters of administration should be annulled under Section 76 (a) and (c) of the Law of Succession Act.
- Whether the deceased had made a written Will before her death.
Reasoning
The deceased had allegedly made a written Will, which should have been the basis for the grant of probate, not letters of administration. The grant was therefore defective in substance.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Set aside the judgment and decree of the learned Judge
- Substitute an order dismissing the Summons for Annulment of Grant
- Direct proper steps for the confirmation of the grant and distribution of the estate
Remedies
- Set aside the grant of letters of administration
- Direct proper steps for the confirmation of the grant and distribution of the estate
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
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