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
Legal Issues
- 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
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