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RAZIA IQBAL MAJOTHI & 2 Others V FARIDA KARIM & Another [2006] KEHC 2723 (KLR)

[2006] KEHC 2723 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2723
Citation
[2006] KEHC 2723 (KLR)
Decided
7 April 2006
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a decision on an Originating Summons and a chamber summons applicationCoramJOYCE ALUOCH
Holding

The Originating Summons is dismissed with costs, and the injunction order is also dismissed with costs.

Facts

The plaintiffs/applicants are Razia Iqbal Majothi, Rosy Majothi, and Halim Majothi, who are the sisters of the deceased Abdul Karim Majothi. The defendants/respondents are Farida Karim and her son Abid Karim. The plaintiffs/applicants sought compensation for developments made in the property and an injunction against eviction.

Issues

  1. Whether the Originating Summons was filed in the correct matter
  2. Whether the plaintiffs/applicants are entitled to compensation and an injunction

Reasoning

The Originating Summons is found to be fatally defective as it was filed after the grant of representation to the deceased’s estate was confirmed. The court finds that the Originating Summons should have been filed before the grant was confirmed.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Dismissal of the Originating Summons with costs
  • Dismissal of the chamber summons application with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Law of Succession Act
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