Niranjan Singh Chaggah v Satwant Singh Chaggah [2005] KEHC 2787 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2787
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2787 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 April 2005
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for confirmation of Grant of Probate and for orders to vacate propertiesCoramWANJIRU KARANJA
Holding
The Grant of Probate is valid, and the applicant has no authority to dispose of the deceased's properties. The application is allowed, and the applicant is ordered to pay his own costs.
Facts
The deceased, Narajan Singh Thaker Hira Chaggar, died on 1/12/1991. He left a Will and his estate was administered by Sitwant Singh Chaggar and three others. A Grant of Probate was issued on 31/3/1993. The applicant seeks to vacate properties and take inventory.
Issues
- Validity of the Grant of Probate
- Authority of the executor to dispose of properties
Reasoning
The court found that the Grant of Probate is valid and that the applicant had no legal authority to dispose of the deceased's properties. The court also noted the applicant's dishonest conduct.
Outcome
Application allowed, costs awarded to the respondent
Orders
- Properties vacated and inventoried
- Each party to pay their own costs
Remedies
- Vacation of properties and inventory
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act, Cap 160 of the Laws of Kenya
- Civil Procedure Act
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