Muchoki Mwangi & another v Charles Wainaina F.Mungai [2012] KEHC 8 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 8 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2012
AI Summary
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetition for Letters of Administration vs Objection
Holding
The court dismissed the objection and granted the petition for letters of administration.
Facts
The deceased was the registered owner of land in Kariobiangi. The Objector claims he purchased the property from the deceased in 1981 and 1989, and paid additional amounts in 1994 and 1995.
Issues
- whether the Objector has a right to bring the objection and petition
- whether the suit premises is free property capable of distribution under the Law of Succession
Reasoning
The court found that the Objector did not have a right to bring the objection and petition, and the suit premises was not free property capable of distribution.
Outcome
Petition granted
Orders
- Letters of Administration granted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act (Cap 160 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (2)
- IN THE MATTER OF MUNGAI AND MUNGAI & ANOTHER (1995-1998)EA 206
- GITAU & 2 OTHERS VS WANDAI & 5 OTHERS (1989) KLR 231
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