ALEXANDER NJERU KAGUA v STEPHEN MUGAMBI NJERU [2007] KEHC 3152 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3152
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3152 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 March 2007
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for Temporary InjunctionCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The court grants a temporary injunction restraining the respondent from damaging trees or crops on the estate, and annuls the previous grant in favour of the deceased's widow.
Facts
The deceased's widow passed away, leaving no administrator. The applicant, a grandson, seeks an injunction against the respondent, the deceased's son, for damaging trees and crops on the deceased's estate.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is a stranger to the estate
- Whether the respondent's actions constitute waste or wanton destruction
Reasoning
The court finds the applicant's actions justified as they bring attention to the respondent's interference with the estate. The court also annuls the previous grant due to the absence of an administrator.
Outcome
The respondent is restrained from damaging trees or crops on the estate, and a new grant is issued in favour of the applicant and the respondent.
Orders
- Temporary injunction against the respondent
- Annulment of previous grant
- Confirmation of new grant
Remedies
- Recovery of value of trees cut down by the respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Probate and Administration Rules 49, 59, 73
- Law of Succession Cap. 160
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