Purity Kaari Gilbert & another v David Njeru Mugwika [2017] KEHC 2476 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2476
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2476 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2017
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TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from original trialCoramR. K. LIMO
Holding
The grant issued on 1st September 2011 and confirmed on 21st October, 2015 is hereby revoked
Facts
The estate of Thambu Baimundi was distributed by the court, with David Njeru Mugwika appointed as administrator. Purity Kaari Gilbert and Rosemary Kirumi challenged the grant.
Issues
- Defects in the proceedings to obtain the grant
- Fraudulent acquisition of the grant
- Claim of Gilbert Mugambi Chabari's interests
- Distribution of the estate
Reasoning
The court found the grant to be defective in substance and fraudulently obtained, and the applicant's interests were not properly considered.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Grant revoked
- Property reverted to the deceased pending distribution
- Janet Ithiru appointed as administrator
- Liberty given to the appointed administrator to apply for confirmation of grant
Remedies
- Revocation of the grant
- Reversion of property to the deceased
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Law of Succession Act (Cap 160)
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