Veronica Mwothiru v Alexander Nkunja M’imaria [2016] KEHC 5651 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5651
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5651 (KLR)
The inhibition is removed and the administrator is ordered to complete the administration of the estate within the shortest time possible and file a full and accurate account of the completed administration within 6 months.
Facts
The Petitioner seeks removal of inhibition placed on ITHIMA/NTUNENE/58 pending the hearing and determination of an application dated 25th June 2012. The application was dismissed and no appeal was preferred.
Issues
- Removal of inhibition
- Order for costs
Reasoning
The court dismissed the challenge to the grant of letters of administration and confirmed the grant. The inhibition was time-bound and should have been removed upon the dismissal of the application. The court orders the removal of the inhibition and completion of the estate administration.
Outcome
Removal of inhibition and order for costs
Orders
- Removal of inhibition on ITHIMA/NTUNENE/58
- Order for costs to be borne by the parties
Remedies
- Removal of inhibition
- Order for costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act
- Sections 79-86
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