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Andrew Githinji Mwihuri v Silas Munuhe Mwaniki & 9 others [2014] KEELC 535 (KLR)

[2014] KEELC 535 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
535
Citation
[2014] KEELC 535 (KLR)
Decided
21 February 2014
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal DismissedCoramA. OMBWAYO
Holding

The entire suit is a nullity, bad in law and incompetent having been commenced by the plaintiff on behalf of the deceased without a valid power of attorney.

Facts

The plaintiff, Andrew Githinji Mwihuri, seeks an injunction to stop the sale of 4 prime developed plots advertised in the Daily Nation on 19/10/2013 and to determine the legality of audited accounts presented by the defendants.

Issues

  1. Capacity of the plaintiff to represent the deceased's estate
  2. Validity of the plaintiff's power of attorney

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff lacked capacity to represent the deceased's estate and that the plaintiff had not obtained a valid power of attorney.

Outcome

Appeal Dismissed

Orders

  • The suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.
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