[2010] KEHC 3253 (KLR)

[2010] KEHC 3253 (KLR)

The court found merit in the applicant's request for a limited grant of letters of administration, noting that the application was properly supported by affidavit and that the funds sought were necessary for the welfare and upkeep of the minor child of the deceased. The court exercised its discretion under the Law...

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Citation
[2010] KEHC 3253 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Peter John Akhunza
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Mombasa
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Succession Cause 221 of 2009
Procedural Posture
Succession Cause / Ruling on Application for Limited Grant of Letters of Administration
Outcome
Application allowed. Limited grant of letters of administration issued to the applicant for the purpose of withdrawing Kshs.30,000 for the welfare of the minor child.
Judges
JV Juma
Legal Topics
Succession of Estates, Limited Grant of Administration, Child Welfare
Source Language
en
Family and Children Succession of Estates Limited Grant of Administration Child Welfare

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Parties

Peter John Akhunza

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Succession Cause / Ruling on Application for Limited Grant of Letters of Administration

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a limited grant of letters of administration should be issued to the applicant for the purpose of withdrawing funds for the welfare of a minor child.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found merit in the applicant's request for a limited grant of letters of administration, noting that the application was properly supported by affidavit and that the funds sought were necessary for the welfare and upkeep of the minor child of the deceased. The court exercised its discretion under the Law of Succession Act to authorize the applicant to withdraw the specified sum from the deceased's account solely for the stated purpose.

Court Disposition

Application allowed. Limited grant of letters of administration issued to the applicant for the purpose of withdrawing Kshs.30,000 for the welfare of the minor child.

Orders

  • A limited grant of letters of administration to issue to Peter John Akhunza with respect to the estate of Ensley Mponga Peter only for the purposes of withdrawing Kshs.30,000 from the deceased's account to cater for the welfare and upkeep of the minor child Dina Tenambuye.