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Samwel Wycliffe Adee Ongiri v Kennedy Ouma Njoga & another [2016] KEHC 1062 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 1062 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1062
Citation
[2016] KEHC 1062 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for appointment of administratorsCoramH.A. OMONDI
Holding

Application is incompetent and dismissed

Facts

The applicant purchased land from the deceased, but the agreement was not completed. The respondents, who were present as witnesses, are now refusing to be administrators.

Issues

  1. Legal position for realizing rights when reluctant administrators are involved
  2. Procedure for appointing administrators

Reasoning

The application is governed by the Law of Succession Act and the Probate and Administration Rules, not the Civil Procedure Act. The applicant should file a citation requiring the deceased's family to indicate their willingness.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Law of Succession Act
  • Probate and Administration Rules
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