19890615 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19890615 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The petition for letters of administration was filed well beyond the twelve-year limitation period prescribed by law, and no sufficient reason was provided for the delay. Therefore, the petition cannot be entertained.

Citation
19890615 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Petitioner: Onari Tunade; Objector: Mr. Ngumewo
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
15 June 1989
Procedural Posture
Probate / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Grant of Letters of Administration, Limitation Period for Probate Applications
Source Language
English
Succession Limitation Grant of Letters of Administration Limitation Period for Probate Applications

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Parties

Onari Tunade

Petitioner

Mr. Ngumewo

Objector

Procedural Posture

Probate / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petition for letters of administration was filed within the limitation period
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to be appointed as administrator

Ratio Decidendi

The petition for letters of administration was filed well beyond the twelve-year limitation period prescribed by law, and no sufficient reason was provided for the delay. Therefore, the petition cannot be entertained.

Court Disposition

petition dismissed

Orders

  • Petition for letters of administration is rejected as time-barred.