Edward J M R Wanjihia & others v Francis Gachau Reuben & others [2014] KEHC 8513 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8513
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8513 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2014
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for revocation and/or annulment of Letters of AdministrationCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The applicant seeks to revoke Letters of Administration granted in Succession Cause No. 11 of 1967, alleging that the distribution of the estate of the deceased disinherited some rightful beneficiaries. The applicant also seeks an interlocutory injunction to prevent the respondents from dealing with the estate's rental proceeds.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has the capacity to bring the application
- Whether the application for perpetual injunction is premature and ambiguous
- Whether the applicant has locus standi to bring the application
Reasoning
The court found the application premature and ambiguous, and the applicant lacked capacity to bring the application. The balance of convenience did not favor the applicant, and the application was dismissed.
Outcome
Dismissed
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