Alice Wanjiru Kamau v Peninah Muthoni Njoroge & another [2006] KEHC 3471 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the Applicant is the legal wife of the deceased
- 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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