in the matter of the estate of the late bertha john redding and in the matter of an application for letters of administration by peter john redding 2023 tzhc 19431 31

in the matter of the estate of the late bertha john redding and in the matter of an application for letters of administration by peter john redding 2023 tzhc 19431 31

The petitioner is an interested person, duly appointed by the family, and no caveat or objection has been raised; thus, he is entitled to be granted letters of administration to protect and administer the estate of the deceased.

Citation
in the matter of the estate of the late bertha john redding and in the matter of an application for letters of administration by peter john redding 2023 tzhc 19431 31
Parties
Petitioner: Peter John Redding; Deceased: Bertha John Redding; Heir: Lucas John Redding
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Probate & Administration Cause / Ruling on Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration
Outcome
Petition granted; petitioner appointed as administrator of the estate.
Legal Topics
Letters of Administration, Appointment of Administrator, Intestate Succession
Source Language
English
Succession Law Probate Letters of Administration Appointment of Administrator Intestate Succession

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Parties

Peter John Redding

Petitioner

Bertha John Redding

Deceased

Lucas John Redding

Heir

Procedural Posture

Probate & Administration Cause / Ruling on Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner is entitled to be granted letters of administration of the estate of the deceased

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner is an interested person, duly appointed by the family, and no caveat or objection has been raised; thus, he is entitled to be granted letters of administration to protect and administer the estate of the deceased.

Court Disposition

Petition granted; petitioner appointed as administrator of the estate.

Orders

  • Petitioner Peter John Redding appointed administrator of the estate of Bertha John Redding.
  • Administrator to exhibit inventory of the estate within six months from the date of the ruling.