In re Estate of Jonathan Nzioka Muiya (Deceased) (Succession Cause 142 of 1993) [2024] KEHC 2347 (KLR) (6 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2347
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 2347 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2024
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for revocation of grant of letters of administrationCoramFR OLEL, Justice
Holding
The application for revocation of the 2022 grant is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The deceased died in 1991, and a grant of letters of administration was issued in 1994. A subsequent grant was issued in 2021, and a mediation agreement was adopted as an order of the court. The applicant sought to revoke the 2022 grant.
Issues
- Whether the 1st house participated in the mediation agreement.
- Whether a proper basis was laid out for revoking the grant.
- Who should be awarded costs of the application.
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st house was represented in the mediation agreement and that the grounds for revocation were not met. The applicant's claims of non-participation and fraud were not supported.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- The application for revocation of the 17.03.2022 grant is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act, Cap 160
- Section 76 of the Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (2)
- In Re Estate of Prisca Ong’ayo Nande (Deceased)
- Julius Nyamu Nkiruta v Stephen Mutai Mimanyara & Another
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