francis dick msonga vs grace mnkande msonga 2022 tzhc 745 31 march 2022

The petitioner, being the widow of the deceased and no objections having been filed after due publication, is found fit to administer the estate and is appointed administratrix.

Citation: francis dick msonga vs grace mnkande msonga 2022 tzhc 745 31 march 2022
Parties: Petitioner: Grace Mnkande Msonga; Deceased: Francis Dick Msonga
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 31 March 2022
Procedural Posture: Probate and Administration Cause / Ruling on Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration
Outcome: Petition granted. Petitioner appointed administratrix.
Legal Topics: Grant of Letters of Administration, Intestate Succession
Source Language: English

Probate Succession Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate Succession

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Parties

Grace Mnkande Msonga

Petitioner

Francis Dick Msonga

Deceased

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the petitioner is a fit person to be appointed administratrix of the deceased's estate

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner, being the widow of the deceased and no objections having been filed after due publication, is found fit to administer the estate and is appointed administratrix.

Court Disposition

Petition granted. Petitioner appointed administratrix.

Orders

Grant of letters of administration to issue
Inventory to be filed by 28/4/2022