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Patrick Mulwa Kimani v Patrick Mutula Mung’ala & 4 others [2015] KEHC 338 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 338 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
338
Citation
[2015] KEHC 338 (KLR)
Decided
16 November 2015
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for revocation of probateCoramL. N. MUTENDE, P. NYAMWEYA
Holding

The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs.

Facts

The deceased's only asset was land parcel Yatta B2/Kwa Vonza/202. The beneficiaries sold portions of the land to the interested parties without obtaining representation, which was later found to be fraudulent.

Issues

  1. Revocation of probate issued to the petitioner
  2. Interference with the land by the petitioner

Reasoning

The beneficiaries sold land without representation, which was fraudulent. The interested parties are at liberty to pursue beneficiaries for refund.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Law of Succession Act
  • Probate and Administration Rules
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