Yose Musela Bidali v Manakamu Agencies Limited & 2 others [2014] KEHC 8247 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8247
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8247 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for joinder of interested partiesCoramJ. M. MUTUNGI
Holding
The applicants lack locus standi to be enjoined in the suit
Facts
The plaintiff, Yose Musela Bidali, has obtained a Limited Grant of Letters of Administration Ad Litem for the deceased, Lihasi Bidali. The 1st and 2nd interested parties claim they were not included in the grant and are apprehensive of being disinherited.
Issues
- Whether the interested parties have locus standi to be joined in the suit
- Ownership of the suit property as between the deceased and the defendants
Reasoning
The plaintiff, as the personal legal representative of the deceased, has the authority to administer the estate and the court's role is limited to determining the ownership of the suit property.
Outcome
Application for joinder of interested parties is disallowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Law of Succession Act Cap 160 Laws of Kenya
- Section 54 of the Law of Succession Act
- Section 55(1) of the Law of Succession Act
- Section 71 of the Succession Act
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