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Eric John Mutemi & another v Agnes Mumbanu Kinako [2016] KEHC 2485 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2485 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2485
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2485 (KLR)
Decided
27 September 2016
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for revocation of grant of Letters of AdministrationCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding

The grant of Letters of Administration is revoked due to defects in the proceedings and concealment of material facts.

Facts

The deceased left an estate with various properties and assets. The grant of Letters of Administration was issued to Agnes Mumbanu Kinako, who was not a beneficiary. The applicants claim the proceedings were defective and that the grant was obtained fraudulently.

Issues

  1. Defects in the proceedings leading to the grant
  2. Concealment of material facts
  3. Interest of the applicants in administering the estate

Reasoning

The grant was obtained without the consent of the applicants and other beneficiaries, and material facts were concealed.

Outcome

Grant of Letters of Administration revoked

Orders

  • Beneficiaries to come up with names of persons to administer the estate within two weeks, or the judge will exercise discretion and appoint persons to whom the grant will issue

Remedies

  • Revocation of grant

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Law of Succession Act
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