asia yusufu vs rashidi kimea 2010 tzhc 3 5 november 2010

asia yusufu vs rashidi kimea 2010 tzhc 3 5 november 2010

Where one of two joint administrators fails to perform his duties, the remaining administrator may proceed alone with the administration and distribution of the estate. The widow's contribution to the acquisition of the estate does not automatically entitle her to a larger share; distribution must follow the...

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asia yusufu vs rashidi kimea 2010 tzhc 3 5 november 2010
Parties
Appellant: Asia Yusufu; Respondent: Rashidi Kimea
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
5 November 2010
Procedural Posture
PC Civil Appeal / Second Appeal From District Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Legal Topics
Administration of Estates, Distribution of Deceased's Estate, Role of Administrators, Widow's Entitlement in Estate
Source Language
english
Probate Succession Administration of Estates Distribution of Deceased's Estate Role of Administrators Widow's Entitlement in Estate

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Parties

Asia Yusufu

Appellant

Rashidi Kimea

Respondent

Procedural Posture

PC Civil Appeal / Second Appeal From District Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether distribution of the estate should have been based on an inventory prepared by both joint administrators or only one
  2. 2 Whether the widow's contribution to the acquisition of the estate entitles her to a larger share

Ratio Decidendi

Where one of two joint administrators fails to perform his duties, the remaining administrator may proceed alone with the administration and distribution of the estate. The widow's contribution to the acquisition of the estate does not automatically entitle her to a larger share; distribution must follow the applicable law of succession.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Orders

  • Distribution of the estate based on the inventory prepared by the respondent as sole acting administrator is upheld.