WAMBUI KARIUKI vs KAMAU MWANGI [2003] KEHC 900 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 900
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 900 (KLR)
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TypeGuardianship and Mental HealthPostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramA.I. HAYANGA
Holding
The application is allowed to that extent, and the person suffering from mental disorder is committed to a mental institution.
Facts
The plaintiff, Wambui Kariuki, claims to have become insane and seeks to be appointed guardian ad litem for her. The defendant, Kamau Mwangi, opposes the application, stating that the transaction affecting the suit premises was concluded before her alleged mental incapacity.
Issues
- Whether the application should be under Order 31 of Civil Procedure Rules or under the Mental Health Act
- Whether the court can form an opinion on the mental condition of the sick person
Reasoning
The application should be under Order 31 of Civil Procedure Rules, and the court cannot form an opinion on the mental condition of the sick person.
Outcome
Application allowed to that extent
Orders
- Commitment to a mental institution
- Stay of proceedings
Remedies
- Commitment to a mental institution
- Stay of proceedings
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Mental Health Act Cap 248
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