Susan Wambura Miiri & 3 others v Francis Muriithi Miiri & 2 others [2015] KEHC 1600 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1600
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1600 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from a grant of successionCoramR. K. LIMO
Holding
The grant cannot be annulled as a change of mind on the mode of distribution by a fully participating applicant is not a valid ground under Section 76 of the Law of Succession Act.
Facts
The deceased left an estate to 8 children, including the applicants and the respondents. The applicants initiated an application to annul or revoke the grant issued to Shem Ndwiga Miiri, the 2nd respondent, on 7th March, 2002.
Issues
- Whether the grant should be annulled or revoked
- Whether the applicants have established any or all grounds for annulment
Reasoning
The court found that the applicants were aware of the succession proceedings and participated in the confirmation of the grant. A change of mind on distribution is not a valid ground under the law.
Outcome
The application is dismissed
Orders
- The grant confirmed by the court in Embu on 7th March, 2002 is upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (1)
- Mburu Njoroge –Vs- Frederick Mburu Njoroge [2014] eKLR
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