Beth Ndinda Muasa & 2 others v David Muasa Kiloo & another [2014] KEHC 1117 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1117
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1117 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 November 2014
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for revocation of grant of probateCoramB. Thurana Jaden
Holding
The grant of probate is revoked and the estate will be administered by the 2nd Applicant, Ruth Mutanu Kiloo, and one other person of the family's choice.
Facts
The Applicants are the son and daughter of the deceased, and the Respondents are former daughter-in-laws and a grandson. The Applicants claim the grant was obtained without their consent and that the estate was improperly subdivided. The Respondents argue the Applicants concealed information and failed to administer the estate.
Issues
- Whether the grant of probate was obtained fraudulently
- Whether the proceedings to obtain the grant were defective in substance
- Whether the grant should be revoked
Reasoning
The proceedings were defective due to concealment of beneficiaries and failure to comply with the law. The grant was obtained fraudulently by concealing material facts.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- Preservatory order preventing the Petitioners from selling, sub-dividing, disposing, alienating or interfering with the land
Remedies
- Revocation of the grant of probate and appointment of new administrators
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act Cap 160 Laws of Kenya
- Probate and Administration Rules
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