CHRISTINE KAJUJU MWENDA v GERVASIO M’RUKUNGA (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 121 of 1996) [2006] KEHC 1979 (KLR) (27 June 2006)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1979
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 1979 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 June 2006
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TypeMiscellaneous Succession CausePostureApplication for revocation of grant of letters of administrationCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
The grant of letters of administration to the Respondent is annulled and revoked.
Facts
Nguthari Mbogori died intestate in 1998, leaving a daughter, Karai Nguthari. The Respondent filed a petition for letters of administration, which were granted to Christine Kajuju Mwenda. The Applicant claims he is entitled to the estate under Meru customary law.
Issues
- Whether the grant of letters of administration to the Respondent was fraudulent and upon concealment of material facts.
- Whether the Applicant is entitled to the estate under Meru customary law.
Reasoning
The court found that the proceedings to obtain the grant were defective and the Respondent concealed important material that would have helped the court reach a fair decision. The court also found that the Applicant did not enforce her claim against the estate by lawful means.
Outcome
The grant of letters of administration to the Respondent is annulled and revoked.
Orders
- Revocation of the grant issued to the Respondent.
- Inhibition to prohibit all dealings in land parcel number Nyaki/Mulathankari/551.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Probate and Administration Rules
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