Republic v Nairobi City Council & 3 others Exparte Christine Wangari Gachege Suing on Behalf of the Estate of Rahab Wanjiru Evans [2014] KEHC 7327 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7327
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7327 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 January 2014
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondent's Motion to Strike OutCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding
The suit is incompetent and must be struck out.
Facts
The case involves a suit brought by Christine Wangari Gachege on behalf of the estate of Rahab Wanjiru Evans, with other administrators joining as interested parties opposing the claim.
Issues
- Capacity of the suit to be brought on behalf of the deceased's estate
- Striking out of the Notice of Motion
Reasoning
The capacity to bring a suit on behalf of the deceased's estate belongs to the duly appointed administrators, who act jointly. One administrator lacks the capacity to bind the estate or file suit alone.
Outcome
The Notice of Motion dated 28th March 2013 is hereby struck out with costs to the respondent and interested parties.
Orders
- Notice of Motion dated 28th March 2013 is struck out
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