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Bartholomew Juma Wafula v Francis Wabwile Nyongesa [2015] KEHC 2333 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 2333 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2333
Citation
[2015] KEHC 2333 (KLR)
Decided
6 October 2015
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TypeProbate and AdministrationPostureApplication for injunctive orders against the Petitioner pending hearing and determination of the suitCoramMr. Sichangi, Mr. Masinde
Holding

The application is incompetent and therefore the Petitioner is not entitled to injunctive orders.

Facts

The Petitioner filed for representation of the estate of the deceased Mary Namukuru Wabwile, claiming to be her husband and the father of her children. The Objector filed objection proceedings claiming that the deceased was single and had no children.

Issues

  1. Whether the application is defective.
  2. If the application is defective, whether to grant injunctive orders.

Reasoning

The court found the application to be defective due to the procedural technicality and the law of succession stipulates that the application should be entertained by the court.

Outcome

The application is dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Law of Succession Act
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