Isaac Maina Kahwai & 2 others v Ruth Kabura Kahwai & 2 others [2016] KEELC 799 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 799
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 799 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 June 2016
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TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramThe Honorable Court
Holding
The court dismissed the suit and the application, finding that the plaintiffs/applicants do not have the legal capacity to file the suit on behalf of the deceased's estate and lack locus standi.
Facts
The plaintiffs/applicants discovered that the 1st defendant/respondent had fraudulently sub-divided the land parcel No. LOC 2/KANDERENDU/169, resulting in six parcels (LOC 2/KANDERENDU/1716 – 1721) being registered in the names of the deceased and the defendants/respondents.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiffs/applicants have the legal capacity to file the suit on behalf of the deceased's estate.
- Whether the plaintiffs/applicants have the locus standi to institute a suit on behalf of the Estate of KAHWAI KINUTHIA.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the plaintiffs/applicants do not have a grant of letters of administration authorizing them to file the suit on behalf of the deceased's estate, and thus do not have the legal capacity to do so.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The suit and application are dismissed.
- The costs of the application are provided for.
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