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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)

[2025] KEMC 170 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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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

  1. Rectification of the grant due to an error in the title number
  2. 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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