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Judy Njeri Mutugi v Evanson Gitau & 2 others [2014] KEHC 8518 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 8518 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8518
Citation
[2014] KEHC 8518 (KLR)
Decided
26 November 2014
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks revocation of grant of Letters of Administration IntestateCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding

Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate is revoked

Facts

Applicant claims to be the deceased's wife and sole dependant, while Respondents claim to be his brothers and sisters.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant was the deceased's wife
  2. Whether the grant of Letters of Administration Intestate was obtained fraudulently

Reasoning

The evidence shows the applicant and the deceased were living together as husband and wife, giving her a prior right to apply for the grant.

Outcome

Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate revoked

Orders

  • Beneficiaries to appoint fresh administrators within 30 days, or court to appoint from list of beneficiaries

Remedies

  • Revocation of grant
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