[2021] KEHC 916 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 916 (KLR)

The court found, based on medical evidence and personal observation of HNM, that he suffers from mental infirmity (Manic Depressive Psychosis and Alzheimer's Dementia) and is incapable of protecting his interests, particularly regarding his property. The applicants, being his brothers and having demonstrated...

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Citation
[2021] KEHC 916 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: PSNM; Applicant: JNM; Respondent: HNM (Henry Ndambiri Macai)
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nakuru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
20 December 2021
Case Number
Miscellaneous Application E041 of 2021
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
Outcome
application allowed
Judges
NA Matheka
Legal Topics
Guardianship of Persons of Unsound Mind, Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem, Mental Capacity, Protection of Property
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Family and Children Guardianship of Persons of Unsound Mind Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem Mental Capacity Protection of Property

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Parties

PSNM

Applicant

JNM

Applicant

HNM (Henry Ndambiri Macai)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether HNM is incapable of protecting his interests due to mental infirmity and requires a guardian ad litem.
  2. 2 Whether the applicants are suitable for appointment as guardians ad litem for HNM.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, based on medical evidence and personal observation of HNM, that he suffers from mental infirmity (Manic Depressive Psychosis and Alzheimer's Dementia) and is incapable of protecting his interests, particularly regarding his property. The applicants, being his brothers and having demonstrated willingness and suitability, were deemed appropriate for appointment as guardians ad litem. The court concluded that the application met the requirements of Order 32 rule 15 of the Civil Procedure Rules and that appointing the applicants as guardians ad litem was necessary to protect HNM's property, medical, and legal interests.

Court Disposition

application allowed

Orders

  • PSNM and JNM are appointed as guardians ad litem for Henry Ndambiri Macai with respect to any suit by or against him and in particular with respect to LR Ngariama/Merichi/xxx.
  • Costs in the cause.