amina khalile ally vs ally omari abdi and another 2023 tzhc 21295 5 september 2023

amina khalile ally vs ally omari abdi and another 2023 tzhc 21295 5 september 2023

The second objection by the first respondent was time barred as it was filed well beyond the accepted practice period for objections in probate matters, and the lower courts erred in entertaining it. The appellant proved her paternity by a valid birth certificate, which was not properly challenged or discredited by the respondents. The lower courts misdirected themselves by ignoring this evidence and by appointing the second respondent, who was not the closest relative. The appellant, as the only surviving daughter of the deceased, is entitled to be appointed administratrix of the estate.

Citation
amina khalile ally vs ally omari abdi and another 2023 tzhc 21295 5 september 2023
Parties
Appellant: Amina Khalile Ally; 1st Respondent: Ally Omar Abdi; 2nd Respondent: Hassan Omari Abdi Ally
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
5 September 2023
Procedural Posture
PC Civil Appeal / Second Appeal From District Court, Originating From Primary Court Probate Proceedings
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Appointment of Administrator, Intestacy, Limitation of Objections in Probate, Proof of Paternity, Clan Meeting Requirements, Admissibility of Birth Certificate, Appellate Review Standards
Source Language
English
Probate and Administration Civil Procedure Appointment of Administrator Intestacy Limitation of Objections in Probate Proof of Paternity Clan Meeting Requirements Admissibility of Birth Certificate +1 more

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Parties

Amina Khalile Ally

Appellant

Ally Omar Abdi

1st Respondent

Hassan Omari Abdi Ally

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

PC Civil Appeal / Second Appeal From District Court, Originating From Primary Court Probate Proceedings

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the second objection to the appellant's application for letters of administration was time barred
  2. 2 Whether the appellant proved she is the deceased's daughter and entitled to be appointed administratrix
  3. 3 Whether the appointment of the second respondent as administrator was lawful

Ratio Decidendi

The second objection by the first respondent was time barred as it was filed well beyond the accepted practice period for objections in probate matters, and the lower courts erred in entertaining it. The appellant proved her paternity by a valid birth certificate, which was not properly challenged or discredited by the respondents. The lower courts misdirected themselves by ignoring this evidence and by appointing the second respondent, who was not the closest relative. The appellant, as the only surviving daughter of the deceased, is entitled to be appointed administratrix of the estate.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Decisions of the trial court and first appellate court quashed and set aside
  • Appointment of Hassan Omari Abdi Ally as administrator revoked