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Ex parte FJ (XP 2 of 2024) [2024] SCSC 39 (15 March 2024)
The court found that the petitioner was in a qualifying relationship with the deceased based on evidence of long-term cohabitation, joint property ownership, and children, satisfying the requirements of Article 761 of the Civil Code of Seychelles.
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Mathiot v Maria (SCA 07/2023) [2023] (Arising in CS 29/2021) ((SCA 07/2023) [2023] (Arising in CS 29/2021)) [2023] SCCA 71 (18 December 2023)
The Court of Appeal of Seychelles quashed the order removing the appellant as executrix and reinstated her, holding the appointment was not unlawful.
Maria v Mathiot (CS 29 of 2020) [2023] SCSC 58 (30 January 2023)
The defendant's appointment as executrix was set aside due to material non-disclosure and procedural irregularity, depriving the plaintiff, a party with lawful interest, of the opportunity to be heard. The acts already performed by the defendant as executrix are not nullified to avoid prejudice to third parties. The plaintiff is eligible to be appointed executrix upon filing required documents, and must distribute the estate according to law, including the rights of reserved heirs.
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Mondon v Talma & Anor (MA 113 of 2020) [2022] SCSC 1123 (19 December 2022)
The Seychelles Supreme Court revoked one executor’s appointment over inaction and family conflict, but refused to appoint the petitioner and sought a neutral nominee.
Ex parte Cesar & Ors (XP 204 of 2019) [2022] SCSC 367 (24 March 2022)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles appointed two petitioners as joint executrix of an intestate estate containing immovable property, finding they had lawful interest and no legal incapacity.
Ally vs Ally & Or (MC 38/2021) [2021] SCSC 1041 (8 November 2021)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles appointed an heir as executor of an intestate estate made up only of immovable property, despite objections from siblings.
Renaud v Renaud (XP 03/2020) [2021] SCSC 1005 (6 October 2021)
The applicant is not subject to any legal incapacity, is ready and willing to act, and the estate requires an executor to settle the deceased's interest in matrimonial property; thus, appointment is necessary and justified under the Civil Code.
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Ex-Parte Baillon (SCA 12 of 2019) [2021] SCCA 33 (13 August 2021)
The Court of Appeal held that collateral heirs by representation could be recognized and that André Baillon had a lawful interest to be appointed executor.
Ex Parte Gertrude (XP 172/2019) [2020] SCSC 461 (2 March 2020)
The court held that the consent of all heirs is not required for appointment of executor and, being satisfied with the evidence and absence of legal impediment, appointed the applicant and her brother as joint executors.
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In the matter of Gelage Hoareau (XP162/2018) [2018] SCSC 8326 (25 November 2018)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles granted an application to appoint Gelage Hoareau as executor of the intestate estate of Eugenia Marinette Etienne.
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