In re Estate of Joseph Gichanga Kimani (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1088 of 2005) [2024] KEHC 12585 (KLR) (Family) (17 October 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12585
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 12585 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2024
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TypeSuccessionPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramHK CHEMITEI
Holding
The preliminary objection is upheld, and the application dated 20th December 2023 and any other pleadings emanating therefrom from the firm of Nyangito & Co Advocates are expunged from the records.
Facts
The estate of Joseph Gichanga Kimani is being contested by various parties, and the applicants are seeking the revocation of the grant.
Issues
- Change of advocate and acting in person after judgment
- Mischief in forum shopping and unnecessary litigation
Reasoning
The court finds the preliminary objection merited due to the lack of leave or consent from the previous law firm, and the applicants' forum shopping.
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Orders
- Application dated 20th December 2023 and related pleadings expunged from the records
- Costs to the Respondents
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