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Cosmas Marete v Bundi Mwiti [2016] KEHC 2537 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2537 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2537
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2537 (KLR)
Decided
13 October 2016
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant seeks to stay the proceedings in the lower court's succession cause until the appeal is heard and determined.CoramA. MABEYA
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs.

Facts

Appellant Cosmas Marete has appealed against an order striking out his application for revocation, while Respondent Bundi Mwiti has applied to lift an inhibition on the property for distribution.

Issues

  1. Whether the appeal is prima facie arguable.
  2. Whether the application has been made expeditiously.
  3. Whether the law permits dealing with the estate before confirmation of the grant.

Reasoning

The court found the appeal not to be prima facie arguable due to the law prohibiting dealings with the estate before confirmation, and the application was not made expeditiously.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The proceedings in Chuka Succession Cause No. 25 of 2015 are not stayed until the appeal is heard and determined.

Authorities cited

Legislation (4)
  • Law of Succession Act
  • Probate and Administration Rules
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
  • Global Tours and Travels Ltd NRB W.U Cause No.43 of 2000 (UR) Ringera J
  • Re Estate of Geoffrey Kiricho Mbogori (deceased) Chuka HC. Succession Cause No. 49 of 2016 (UR)
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