In re Estate of Christopher Oboka Opanga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 109 of 1995) [2022] KEHC 12725 (KLR) (26 August 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12725
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 12725 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 August 2022
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for Interlocutory InjunctionCoramFA OCHIENG, Lady Justice
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent
Facts
The estate of Christopher Oboka Opanga was in dispute. Franco Stephen Opanga, as 2nd Administrator, sought an injunction to restrain Daniel Milton Opanga from interfering with the suit property. The tenant, Crown Paints Limited, had withheld rent due to threats from Daniel Milton Opanga's advocates.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant has a valid claim to the suit property
- Whether the Applicant's application for an interlocutory injunction should be granted
Reasoning
The Court held that the Applicant's claim was premature as the summons for revocation of the grant was still outstanding. The Consent Order provided an agreed safeguard for the parties' legal interests, and the possible losses were not substantial.
Outcome
Dismissed
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