Exparte:Barbe (140 of 2006) [2006] SCSC 61 (27 September 2006)

Exparte:Barbe (140 of 2006) [2006] SCSC 61 (27 September 2006)

The court is satisfied on documentary evidence that the applicant is fit and willing to act, and the majority of heirs have consented. Therefore, the applicant is appointed executrix under Section 1026 of the Civil Code of Seychelles.

Citation
[2006] SCSC 61
Parties
Applicant: Jorina Barbe
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
27 September 2006
Case Number
140 of 2006
Procedural Posture
Application for Appointment of Executrix / Ruling
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Appointment of Executrix, Intestate Succession
Source Language
English
Succession Law Appointment of Executrix Intestate Succession

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Parties

Jorina Barbe

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Application for Appointment of Executrix / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Jorina Barbe should be appointed executrix of the estate of Francine Estico

Ratio Decidendi

The court is satisfied on documentary evidence that the applicant is fit and willing to act, and the majority of heirs have consented. Therefore, the applicant is appointed executrix under Section 1026 of the Civil Code of Seychelles.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Jorina Barbe appointed executrix of the succession of the late Francoise Estico