MARGARET MUMBI MUTAHI V RUTH WANJIRU GITONGA & ANOTHER [2008] KEHC 124 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 124
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 124 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2008
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TypeLetters of AdministrationPosturePetitioner seeks confirmation of grant, Protestors protest the grantCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The protestor's claim succeeds, the grant is revoked, and a fresh grant is issued to the protestors
Facts
Petitioner sought Letters of Administration for a property. She claimed to have purchased 1/4 acre of the property from the deceased. Protestors contested the sale, claiming lack of Land Control Board consent.
Issues
- Validity of the sale transaction
- Distribution of the property
Reasoning
The sale transaction lacked Land Control Board consent, making it void. The court cannot give effect to the transaction.
Outcome
Petitioner's application for confirmation of grant is dismissed, and the grant is revoked.
Orders
- A fresh grant is issued to Ruth Wanjiru Gitonga and Charles Wangai Gitonga
- Either party is granted leave to apply for confirmation of grant immediately
Remedies
- Revocation of the original grant
- Distribution of the property to the protestors
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