Patrick Arasa Magangi v John Gati Boke [2017] KEHC 6877 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6877
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 6877 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2017
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TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from original trialCoramH.A. OMONDI, A.C. MRIMA
Holding
The grant of letters of administration is revoked, and the land is to revert to the deceased's estate.
Facts
The respondent, John Gati Boke, obtained a grant of letters of administration for the deceased's estate in 2005, despite the applicant, Patrick Arasa Magangi, claiming he was the biological father and rightful heir. The respondent falsely claimed to be a son of the deceased and did not disclose the true beneficiaries.
Issues
- Fraud in obtaining the grant of letters of administration
- Concealment of material information about the deceased's true heirs
Reasoning
The court found that the grant was obtained through fraud and material concealment, and that the respondent failed to disclose the true beneficiaries of the estate.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Revocation of the grant of letters of administration
- Rectification of the land register to revert the land to the deceased's estate
Remedies
- Revocation of the grant
- Rectification of the land register
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act
- Civil Procedure Act
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