In re Estate of Papias Kibicho Mathenge alias Kibicho Mathenge Paipas (Deceased) (Succession Cause E139 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 170 (KLR) (29 July 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 170
- Citation
- [2025] KEMC 170 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 2025
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for Rectification of GrantCoramALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE, SENIOR PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATE
Holding
I allow the application for rectification of the grant with no order as to costs.
Facts
The applicants, Isabella Muthoni Mathenge and Wangari Mathenge, are seeking rectification of the grant due to an error in the title number from 22 to 33.
Issues
- Rectification of the grant due to an error in the title number
- Application under section 74 of the Law of Succession Act
Reasoning
The rectification is allowed to correct a mis-description of a property.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Rectification of the grant with no order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Succession Act, Cap 160, Laws of Kenya
- Probate and Administration Rules
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