Ephantus Nyaga Nyaga v Ephraim N’thambiri & 2 others [2016] KEHC 4626 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4626
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4626 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 June 2016
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TypeCivilPostureApplication under Section 37 and 38 of the Limitation of Action ActCoramB.N. OLAO
Holding
The respondents cannot be made parties to the suit in place of the deceased because they are not legal representatives of the deceased's estate.
Facts
Ephraim N’thambiri has died, and the plaintiff, Ephantus Nyaga Nyaga, seeks to proceed with the suit in his place. The plaintiff claims that the respondents (Joyce Nyakio, Keith Kamau N’thambiri, and Victoria Helen Wambiro) are not legal representatives of the deceased's estate.
Issues
- Whether the respondents are legal representatives of the deceased's estate
- Whether the plaintiff can proceed in the deceased's place
Reasoning
The Law of Succession Act defines a personal representative as an executor or Administrator. The respondents have not obtained a grant of letters of administration, which is required to be a legal representative of the deceased's estate.
Outcome
The applicant's motion is dismissed with costs.
Orders
- The applicant's Notice of Motion is dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Action Act
- Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (1)
- TROUISTIK UNION INTERNATIONAL & ANOTHER VS JANE MBEYU & ANOR.
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