EUNICE HUKUMU 1

EUNICE HUKUMU 1

The appellant, as a grandchild, has no direct right to inherit via her deceased father from the estate of Phares Salyungu; all properties were properly distributed by the deceased and Sapora, and the respondent's appointment as sole administratrix is upheld.

Citation
EUNICE HUKUMU 1
Parties
Appellant: Eunice John; Respondent: Tabitha Phares
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
15 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Administration of Estates, Inheritance Rights, Appointment of Administrator
Source Language
English
Probate Succession Administration of Estates Inheritance Rights Appointment of Administrator

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Parties

Eunice John

Appellant

Tabitha Phares

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is entitled to inherit via her deceased father from the estate of Phares Salyungu
  2. 2 Whether certain properties should be included or excluded from the estate
  3. 3 Whether the respondent's appointment as sole administratrix was proper

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant, as a grandchild, has no direct right to inherit via her deceased father from the estate of Phares Salyungu; all properties were properly distributed by the deceased and Sapora, and the respondent's appointment as sole administratrix is upheld.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • decision of the first appellate court upheld
  • no order as to costs