Rabecca Mbithe Mutua v L N G [2017] KEHC 5289 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5289
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5289 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 May 2017
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TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from original trialCoramD. K. KEMEI
Holding
The grant of probate or letters of administration issued to the Petitioner is hereby revoked and a fresh grant be issued in the name of L N G.
Facts
The deceased, M M G, had two children, L N M and K K M. The Petitioner, Rebecca Mbithe Mutua, obtained a grant of probate or letters of administration, while the Objector, L N G, is the deceased's mother and claims to be the rightful heir.
Issues
- Revocation of the grant of probate or letters of administration
- Maintenance of the status quo regarding the land parcel
Reasoning
The grant was obtained by concealment of material facts and proceedings to obtain the grant were defective in substance.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, original grant revoked
Orders
- Revocation of the grant of probate or letters of administration
- Fresh grant issued in the name of L N G
- New Administrator to file fresh Summons for Confirmation of Grant within 60 days
- Status quo maintained regarding the land parcel
- Costs to be borne by the Objector/Applicant
Remedies
- Revocation of the grant
- Maintenance of status quo
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Succession Act
- Probate and Administration Rules
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