Jean & Ors v Jean (CS 63/2015) [2017] SCSC 859 (10 May 2017)
Heirs may act directly regarding their respective shares in the property without the intermediary of a fiduciary when dealing with their individual rights.
- Citation
- [2017] SCSC 859
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Daniel Jean; Plaintiff: John Jean; Plaintiff: Dorisca Legaie; Plaintiff: Cecile Jean; Plaintiff: Sonia Rachel; Defendant: Angelita Jean
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 10 May 2017
- Case Number
- CS 63/2015
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Ruling on Plea in Limine Litis
- Outcome
- Defendant's plea in limine litis dismissed; case to proceed on merits.
- Legal Topics
- Intestacy, Co Ownership, Fiduciary Appointment, Heir Rights
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Daniel Jean
Plaintiff
John Jean
Plaintiff
Dorisca Legaie
Plaintiff
Cecile Jean
Plaintiff
Sonia Rachel
Plaintiff
Angelita Jean
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Ruling on Plea in Limine Litis
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether plaintiffs can bring action regarding co-owned immovable property without appointment of a fiduciary
Ratio Decidendi
Heirs may act directly regarding their respective shares in the property without the intermediary of a fiduciary when dealing with their individual rights.
Court Disposition
Defendant's plea in limine litis dismissed; case to proceed on merits.
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