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In re Estate of Mwanki Wega alias Mwaniki M'Wega (Deceased) (Succession Cause 76 of 2015) [2022] KEHC 14385 (KLR) (19 October 2022) (Ruling)

[2022] KEHC 14385 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
14385
Citation
[2022] KEHC 14385 (KLR)
Decided
19 October 2022
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Summary at a glance

TypeSuccessionPostureRespondent seeks orders for rectification of land register and sub-division of landCoramLM NJUGUNA
The court orders rectification of the land register and sub-division of the land

Facts

The respondent had registered the contested land in his name, and the beneficiary sought revocation or annulment of the grant issued to the administrator.

Issues

  • Rectification of land register
  • Sub-division of land

Reasoning

The court exercises its inherent power to rectify the land register and ensures the estate is distributed to all rightful beneficiaries.

Outcome

The summons is allowed

Orders

  • Rectification of the land register
  • Sub-division of the land

Remedies

  • Rectification of the land register
  • Sub-division of the land

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Law of Succession Act
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