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Veronica Mwothiru v Alexander Nkunja M’imaria [2016] KEHC 5651 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 5651 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5651
Citation
[2016] KEHC 5651 (KLR)
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetitioner seeks removal of inhibition and order for costsCoramF. GIKONYO
Holding

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

  1. Removal of inhibition
  2. 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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