Judy Njeri Mutugi v Evanson Gitau & 2 others [2014] KEHC 8518 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the applicant was the deceased's wife
- 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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