In re Estate of Jeremiah Maina Makimi (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 8194 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8194
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 8194 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeSuccessionPostureRevocation of GrantCoramL. W. GITARI
The grant of Letters of Administration is revoked, and the applicant is appointed as a Co-Administrator of the estate of the deceased.
Facts
Jeremiah Maina Makimi died intestate on 17.5.2009. A grant of temporary Letters of Administration was issued to LOISE NYOKABI KABUTU and JUDITH WAMBI KABUTU. They filed a Summons for Confirmation of grant and listed beneficiaries. The grant was confirmed and a certificate of confirmation was issued.
Issues
- Revocation of grant due to fraud or concealment of material facts
- Dependence of the applicant on the deceased
Reasoning
The court found that the grant was obtained fraudulently by concealing material facts and that the applicant was a dependant of the deceased.
Outcome
Revocation of grant
Orders
- Grant of Letters of Administration revoked
- Applicant appointed as Co-Administrator
- 2nd Petitioner removed from cause
- Affidavit of protest to be filed within 45 days
Remedies
- Revocation of grant
- Appointment of Co-Administrator
Authorities cited
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