Stephen Marangu M’itirai v Silveria Nceke & 4 others [2015] KEHC 5283 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5283
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 5283 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetitioner seeks revocation of letters of administration and orders for joint administration; Objectors seek revocation of grant and appointment of joint administratorsCoramKII, Mwenda
Holding
The grant of letters of administration is revoked, and the objectors are appointed joint administrators.
Facts
The deceased, M’Itirai Kamakia, passed away, and the petitioner, Stephen Marangu M’itirai, sought letters of administration. The objectors, Silveria Nceke and four others, objected to the grant.
Issues
- Revocation of letters of administration
- Appointment of joint administrators
Reasoning
The grant was obtained fraudulently and in breach of the Law of Succession Act.
Outcome
Objectors’ application granted
Orders
- Revocation of grant of letters of administration
- Cancellation of titles and transfer back to deceased's name
- Appointment of joint administrators
Remedies
- Revocation of grant
- Transfer of titles
- Appointment of joint administrators
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Law of Succession Act
- Probate and Administration Rules
- Land Registration Act
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