Dorothy Gitonga v Joseph Rugendo Njeru & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2629 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2629
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2629 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2017
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TypeSuccession DisputePostureApplication for revocation of grantCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The grant is revoked and the land parcel is returned to its original state. Njeru Kanampiu is appointed as the new administrator.
Facts
The deceased, Joseph Nyaga Karima, died intestate in 1980. His estate, including land parcel Karingani/Mugirirwa/189, was subdivided and granted to Joseph Rugendo Njeru. Dorothy Gitonga, a granddaughter, challenged the grant.
Issues
- Forgery of applicant's signature
- Inclusion of non-beneficiaries as beneficiaries
- Misrepresentation by the administrator
Reasoning
The court found that the grant was obtained through forgery, misrepresentation, and non-disclosure of material facts. The monetary value of the estate was also beyond the jurisdiction of the lower court.
Outcome
Grant revoked
Orders
- Cancellation of all subdivisions on land parcel Karingani/Mugirirwa/189
- Appointment of Njeru Kanampiu as administrator
Remedies
- Return of land parcel to its original state
- Appointment of new administrator
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Law of Succession Act
- Section 76 of the Law of Succession Act
- Section 82(b) of the Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (1)
- RE- ESTATE OF JOSEPH MWEU NZAU (DECEASED) [2017] eKLR
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