Muinde Matolo v Jonah Kaloki Maingi & 2 Others [2016] KEHC 1920 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1920
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1920 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2016
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for annulment of grant and reversion of titlesCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The prayers sought in the applicant's Notice of Motion are accordingly denied
Facts
The deceased, Waeni Maingi Nthenge, left an estate which was administered by the court. The applicant, Muinde Matolo, alleges that the grant and certificate of confirmation of grant were obtained fraudulently and without his consent. The estate's property was transferred to the 1st respondent, Jonah Kaloki Maingi, who is not a beneficiary.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has priority to administer the deceased's estate
- Whether the orders sought by the applicant can be granted
Reasoning
The court ruled that the grant and certificate of confirmation of grant were obtained fraudulently and without the applicant's consent, but denied the applicant's request to annul and revoke the orders.
Outcome
Denied the applicant's request to annul and revoke the orders
Orders
- Denied the applicant's request to annul and revoke the orders
- Each party shall meet their respective costs of the said Notice of Motion
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act
- Section 66 of the Law of Succession Act
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