Ex parte:Georges (311 of 2006) [2006] SCSC 81 (19 November 2006)

Ex parte:Georges (311 of 2006) [2006] SCSC 81 (19 November 2006)

The court was satisfied by affidavit and documentary evidence that the deceased died testate and had appointed executors in her will, thus confirming their appointment under Article 1025 of the Civil Code of Seychelles.

Citation
[2006] SCSC 81
Parties
Applicant: Bernard Georges; Executor: Dion van der Merwe; Executor: Maureen van der Merwe; Deceased: Elsi Ada Jemmett Marsh
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
19 November 2006
Case Number
311 of 2006
Procedural Posture
Probate / Application for Confirmation of Appointment of Executor
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Appointment of Executor, Probate, Wills
Source Language
English

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Parties

Bernard Georges

Applicant

Dion van der Merwe

Executor

Maureen van der Merwe

Executor

Elsi Ada Jemmett Marsh

Deceased

Procedural Posture

Probate / Application for Confirmation of Appointment of Executor

  1. 1 Whether the appointment of executors named in the will should be confirmed

Ratio Decidendi

The court was satisfied by affidavit and documentary evidence that the deceased died testate and had appointed executors in her will, thus confirming their appointment under Article 1025 of the Civil Code of Seychelles.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Appointment of Dion van der Merwe and Maureen van der Merwe as executors and trustees of the succession of Elsi Ada Jemmett Marsh confirmed