Alice Nthule Wambua v Sera Katumbi Mulwa [2014] KEHC 4819 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4819
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4819 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2014
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for Letters of Administration and Restraining OrderCoramB. Thurana Jaden
Holding
The court upholds the preliminary objection and strikes out the application for Letters of Administration and restraining order.
Facts
Alice Nthule Wambua filed a citation and Chamber Summons against Sera Katumbi Mulwa alleging intermeddling with the estate of Simeon Kyambinu Mulwa. Mulwa objected to the citation and raised preliminary objections.
Issues
- Intermeddling with the estate of the deceased
- Legal capacity to sue
Reasoning
The court finds that the applicant is not a personal representative and lacks legal capacity to sue. The court also notes that there is no evidence of intermeddling and that the applicant has not sought police or administrative help.
Outcome
Application struck out
Orders
- Preliminary Objection upheld
- Application for Letters of Administration and Restraining Order struck out
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act
- Probate and Administration Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Christine Achieng Ogesa & Another -vs- British American Asset Managers Ltd (2012) eKLR
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