Rose Faith Mwawasi & another v Fatuma Athman Abud Faraj [2015] KEHC 7967 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7967
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7967 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 December 2015
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication to withdraw and transfer Kadhi's Court case to High CourtCoramFATUMA ATHMAN ABUD FARA, Lesiit, Lessit, Musyoka
Holding
The High Court can withdraw and transfer the Kadhi's Court case to itself. The two succession cases can be consolidated and heard together.
Facts
Two succession cases involving the estate of Salim Juma Hakeem Kitendo were filed in Kadhi's Court and High Court. The Petitioners filed a response in Kadhi's Court, stating they did not wish to submit to its jurisdiction.
Issues
- Whether the High Court can withdraw and transfer a suit pending before a Kadhi's Court that lacks jurisdiction.
- Whether the two succession cases can be consolidated and heard together.
Reasoning
The Kadhi's Court had jurisdiction when the Petition was filed. When the Petitioner filed her Replying Affidavit, the Kadhi's Court ceased to have jurisdiction. The principle of consolidation is applicable when there are common questions of law or fact.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- Kadhi's Court Succession Case No. 92 of 2015 be withdrawn and transferred to the High Court.
- The two succession cases be consolidated and heard together.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
- Onward Cargo System Company v. Eveready East Africa Limited
- R M G v N G Interested Party S P Limited & M D Limited
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