Julia Wanjiru Karanja v Lucia Njeri Karanja [2018] KEHC 8206 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8206
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8206 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 January 2018
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for revocation of grant of letters of administrationCoramA.O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The grant of letters of administration issued to the respondent is hereby revoked.
Facts
The deceased Robert Karanja Mungai died intestate. His estate included various assets. The respondent, Lucia Njeri Karanja, petitioned for letters of administration, which were granted to her. The applicant, Julia Wanjiru Karanja, objected to the grant and applied to revoke it.
Issues
- Validity of the grant of letters of administration
- Disinheritance of applicant and her children
Reasoning
The applicant was included as a beneficiary of the estate but there was no notice to her, and no renunciation or written consent was provided. The proceedings to obtain the grant were defective.
Outcome
The grant of letters of administration is revoked.
Orders
- A joint grant in the names of Julia Wanjiru Karanja and Lucia Njeri Karanja is to be issued within 60 days for confirmation
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act (Cap 160)
- Probate and Administration Rules
Cases cited (1)
- In the Matter of the Estate of Eutychus Wanyoike Njau (Deceased) Nairobi Succession Cause No. 1633 of 2009
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