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Raphael Murungi Geoffrey & another v Kenneth Micheni M’buri (Legal Representative of Estate of Geoffrey M’buuri Magiri (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 1782 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 1782 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1782
Citation
[2020] KEHC 1782 (KLR)
Decided
11 November 2020
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramL.W. GITARI
Holding

The application is allowed, and the appeal is extended to be filed within 30 days from the date of the ruling. There is a stay of implementation of the confirmed grant and further proceedings pending the appeal.

Facts

The applicants filed an application under Section 50 of the Law of Succession Act to stay the implementation of a confirmed grant and related proceedings. The respondent filed a protest against the mode of distribution proposed by the respondent.

Issues

  1. Whether the application for stay of implementation of the confirmed grant and related proceedings should be granted
  2. Whether the application for extension of time to file appeal should be granted

Reasoning

The court finds that the applicants have explained the reason for the delay and should not suffer for the mistake of their former advocate. The respondents do not stand to suffer any prejudice.

Outcome

The application is allowed

Orders

  • Extension of time to file appeal
  • Stay of implementation of the confirmed grant
  • Stay of further proceedings pending the appeal

Remedies

  • Extension of time to file appeal
  • Stay of implementation of the confirmed grant
  • Stay of further proceedings pending the appeal

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Law of Succession Act
  • Probate and Administration Rules
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