In re Estate of he Late Chepkwony Arap Boit (Deceased) (Succession Cause 106 of 2001) [2024] KEHC 5923 (KLR) (23 May 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5923
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 5923 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2024
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TypeSuccessionPosturePetitioner seeks confirmation of grant, Objectors seek revocation and annulmentCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding
The grant of letters of administration intestate made to Stephen Kipchumba Chelogoi on February 28, 2002 is revoked and annulled. A fresh grant of letters of administration intestate is to be issued to the objectors.
Facts
The deceased died intestate on July 15, 1987. Letters of administration were granted to Stephen Kipchumba Chelogoi on February 28, 2002. The objectors claim the grant was obtained fraudulently and that they are the deceased's heirs.
Issues
- Confirmation of grant
- Revocation and annulment of grant
Reasoning
The petitioner did not obtain consent from the objectors, who had priority or equal right to apply for a grant of representation. The proceedings were thus defective.
Outcome
Objectors' application allowed
Orders
- Revocation of grant
- Fresh grant of letters of administration to objectors
- Petitioner to pay costs
Remedies
- Revocation of grant
- Fresh grant of letters of administration
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