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Ali v Muthuri & 7 others; Mutwiri (Applicant) (Civil Appeal (Application) E022 of 2024) [2025] KECA 571 (KLR) (28 March 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KECA 571 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
571
Citation
[2025] KECA 571 (KLR)
Decided
28 March 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for substitutionCoramOLE KANTAI
Holding

The court allows the application for substitution and makes no order on costs.

Facts

The applicant, Musa Mbaabu Ali, approached the court to substitute Saina Kalimi George (deceased) with Emily Nkatha Mutwiri due to the latter's death. The applicant claims to be the daughter of the deceased and has been granted limited administration of the estate.

Issues

  1. Substitution of deceased party in a civil appeal
  2. Family wishes to be fulfilled

Reasoning

The court acknowledges the death of the deceased and the family's decision to appoint Emily Nkatha Mutwiri in her place. The court considers it appropriate to fulfill the family's wishes.

Outcome

Application granted

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