In Re Estate of Douglas Kamau Wagema (Deceased) [2010] KEHC 2240 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2240
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 2240 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication to set aside consent orderCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the Petitioner
Facts
A consent order dated 15th April 1993 was filed in the court, allowing the Objector to withdraw his objection proceedings and granting the Petitioner a letter of administration. The Objector later filed a summons seeking to expunge the consent order and set aside all proceedings.
Issues
- Whether the Objector executed the consent order
- Whether the application was made too late in the succession proceedings
Reasoning
The court found the application to be without merit due to the Objector's late filing and the lack of evidence to support the forgery claim. The court also noted that the application should have been brought under rule 73 of the Probate and Administration Rules.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- The Summons dated 15th October 2009 is ordered dismissed with costs to the Petitioner
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