Andrew Githinji Mwihuri v Silas Munuhe Mwaniki & 9 others [2014] KEELC 535 (KLR)
- 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
- Capacity of the plaintiff to represent the deceased's estate
- 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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