In re Estate of Gakunyua Ndegwa alias Gakinyua Ndegwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause 73 of 2015) [2022] KEHC 12463 (KLR) (17 August 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12463
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 12463 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 August 2022
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TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from original trialCoramFN MUCHEMI
Holding
The application has merit and is hereby allowed in terms of prayers 1, 2 and 3.
Facts
The applicant Margaret Wangari Mwaniki and the respondent Jackson Maina Nderitu are in a succession dispute over the estate of Gakunyua Ndegwa alias Gakinyua Ndegwa. The respondent claims the documents sent for execution were not in compliance with the law.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to grant the orders sought.
- Whether the applicant is entitled to the orders sought.
Reasoning
Section 47 of the Law of Succession Act and Rule 73 of the Probate & Administration Rules give the court powers to entertain any application and make orders as may be necessary for the ends of justice.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- Each party will meet their own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act
- Probate & Administration Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Ngumi Kerugoya Succession Cause No 36 of 2013 Re Estate of Wilfred Munene (deceased) [2020] eKLR
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