Gichuki & another v Njenga & 3 others (Civil Appeal 413 of 2019) [2026] KECA 374 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 374
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 374 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Ougo, J.) dated 30th May 2019 in HCSC No. 88 of 2009CoramW. KARANJA, K. M'INOTI, K. A. ACHODE
Holding
We find no merit in the appeal and dismiss it in its entirety.
Facts
The deceased, Ngondu Mugo, died on 19th June 2008. His estate was probated on 16th November 2009 to the 1st and 2nd respondents. The appellants filed a summons for annulment and revocation of the probate, alleging defects in the proceedings and fraud.
Issues
- Whether the will dated 28th April 2008 was valid in law.
- Whether the grant was made aware of the will and the petition for grant of probate.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellants failed to prove the defects in the proceedings and fraud as required by the standard of proof. The court exercised its discretion and dismissed the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Anil Behari Ghosh v. SMT Latika Bla Dassi & Others [1955] AIR 566
- R. G. Patel v. Lalji Makanji [1957] EA 314
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