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LOISE WAMUYU GACHOKI v PATRICK MWAI NYAMU [2007] KEHC 134 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 134 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
134
Citation
[2007] KEHC 134 (KLR)
Decided
5 July 2007
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplication for revocation of grant of successionCoramJ. N. KHAMINWA
Holding

Application dismissed with costs to the Respondent

Facts

Application seeks revocation of grant made to Paul Cira Gatithi Mwai in Kerugoya Succession Cause No.157 of 1995. Plaintiff claims 1/2 acre of land, alleging fraud and concealment. Defendant, the administrator, claims priority and that the grant was obtained honestly.

Issues

  1. Fraud in obtaining grant
  2. Defects in proceedings to obtain grant
  3. Priority of claimant vs. administrator

Reasoning

The plot was registered as an absolute gift from the previous owner. There is no proof of the agreements alleged by the applicant. The administrator acted honestly and followed the procedure for obtaining letters of administration.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • P & A rule 44
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