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Alice Wanjiru Kamau v Peninah Muthoni Njoroge & another [2006] KEHC 3471 (KLR)

[2006] KEHC 3471 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3471
Citation
[2006] KEHC 3471 (KLR)
Decided
20 January 2006
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for revocation of Letters of AdministrationCoramM. Koome
Holding

The grant of Letters of Administration is revoked, and a new grant is issued to the Applicant and the deceased's mother.

Facts

The deceased, F K K, was survived by the Applicant, A W K, and her five children. The Grant of Letters of Administration was issued to Peninah Muthoni and J N K, claiming to be the deceased's widow and son, respectively. The Applicant alleged fraud and defective proceedings.

Issues

  1. Whether the Applicant is the legal wife of the deceased
  2. Whether the grant was obtained fraudulently

Reasoning

The court found that the Applicant is the legal wife of the deceased and that the grant was obtained fraudulently by concealing the existence of the Applicant and her children.

Outcome

Grant of Letters of Administration revoked

Orders

  • A new grant of Letters of Administration is issued to the Applicant and the deceased's mother

Remedies

  • The Applicant should have the cost of the application
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