19930416 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19930416 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The orders of the District Court regarding distribution of the estate and custody of the children are sound; the administrator is not entitled to control the estate for personal benefit, and the property should be used for the benefit of the children and other beneficiaries as ordered.

Citation
19930416 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: D. L. Chiramba; Respondent: Sofia Sultani
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
16 April 1993
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Custody of Children, Distribution of Deceased Estate, Administrator's Duties
Source Language
English
Family Law Succession Law Custody of Children Distribution of Deceased Estate Administrator's Duties

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Parties

D. L. Chiramba

Appellant

Sofia Sultani

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the distribution of the deceased's estate by the District Court was proper
  2. 2 Whether custody of the children should remain with the respondent
  3. 3 Whether the administrator is entitled to control the estate for personal benefit

Ratio Decidendi

The orders of the District Court regarding distribution of the estate and custody of the children are sound; the administrator is not entitled to control the estate for personal benefit, and the property should be used for the benefit of the children and other beneficiaries as ordered.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Orders of the District Court affirmed
  • Costs awarded against the appellant