Mary Nanjala Muhalya v Jane Chelangat Singoei [2017] KEELC 673 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 673
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 673 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2017
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TypeLand CasePostureApplication for revival of suit and substitution of respondent as defendantCoramMWANGI NJOROGE
Holding
The application is granted, and the respondent is substituted as the defendant in place of the deceased defendant.
Facts
The deceased defendant died in 2012, and the suit abated. The respondent is the widow of the deceased and seeks to be substituted as a defendant.
Issues
- Whether the respondent can be substituted as a defendant in place of the deceased defendant
- Whether the grant of Letters of Administration ad Litem was issued in error or fraud
Reasoning
The court grants the application as the respondent is the widow of the deceased and was aware of the proceedings leading to the grant of Letters of Administration ad Litem.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- The suit is revived
- The respondent is substituted as the defendant in place of the deceased defendant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Najeno -vs- Serwanga, Civil Appeal No. 45 of 1971 [1974] EA
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