In re GGW (A Person Suffering from Mental Disorder) (Miscellaneous Application E008 of 2022) [2024] KEHC 6266 (KLR) (12 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6266
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 6266 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 March 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeMental HealthPostureAppeal from a partial judgmentCoramSN MUTUKU
Subject GGW is declared to be a person suffering from mental disorder. FMN is appointed as guardian and manager of the estate.
Facts
Subject GGW is an orphan with no known family members requiring support from his estate. The mother left behind assets, including money in a Cooperative Bank Account and insurance proceeds.
Issues
- Declaration of mental disorder
- Appointment of guardian and manager of estate
Reasoning
Court satisfied that there are no family members requiring support from the estate. Duties of a guardian and manager of an estate of a person with mental disorder are specified in the Mental Health Act.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Subject GGW declared to be a person suffering from mental disorder
- FMN appointed as guardian of GGW
- FMN appointed as manager of GGW's estate
- FMN to use estate resources for GGW's care
Remedies
- Declaration of mental disorder
- Appointment of guardian and manager
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