REPUBLIC V PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATE COURT, NAIVASHA & 2 OTHERS EX PARTE RACEHL GATHONI WAIHENYA & 3 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 1527 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1527
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1527 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2012
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx parte application for certiorari and mandamusCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The application fails and is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
Facts
The applicants challenged the grant of letters of administration and confirmation of grant issued by the Principal Magistrate's Court at Naivasha in succession cause no.116 of 2009. The grant was allegedly obtained fraudulently and without proper jurisdiction.
Issues
- ultra vires proceedings
- defective substance
- fraudulent grant
- jurisdictional issues
- non-compliance with rules of natural justice
Reasoning
The proceedings were irregular but the irregularities were admitted by the respondent. The relief sought is not appropriate for judicial review and should be addressed through the revocation and annulment process under the Succession Act.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Succession Act Cap 160 of the Laws of Kenya
- Civil Procedure Act Cap 21
Cases cited (1)
- Republic V. National Environment Management Authority & Another Exparte Richard Michael Ashley
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