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In re Estate of Omwenga Mogaka (Deceased) [2021] KEHC 9589 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 9589 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
9589
Citation
[2021] KEHC 9589 (KLR)
Decided
27 January 2021
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetition for revocation of grant of letters of administrationCoramA.K. Ndung'u
The court dismissed the petition, finding that the applicant was not present when the consent order was recorded and that the consent order was valid.

Facts

The applicant sought to set aside a consent order that revoked the grant of letters of administration and granted it to the applicant and the 1st respondent. The 1st respondent claimed the applicant was present when the consent was recorded.

Issues

  • Validity of the consent order
  • Attendance of the applicant at the consent hearing

Reasoning

The court cited legal precedents to establish that a consent order is binding on all parties unless it is set aside on grounds of fraud or collusion. The court found that the applicant's claim of being present was not supported by the court record.

Outcome

Petition dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (6)
  • Flora N. Wasike v Destimo Wamboko
  • Hirani v Kassam
  • In re estate of Cosma Damiano Franco Ceino (deceased)
  • Re Estate of John Gitau Njau (Deceased)
  • Margaret Wagathuairu Gichanga v Jimnah Mwangi Gichanga
  • Brooke Bond Liebig (T) Limited vs Mallya
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