halfan rashid swai vs amina halfan kisombe 2020 tzhc 1332 26 june 2020

The petitioner, being the daughter of the deceased, was properly proposed by the family, complied with all statutory requirements, no caveat was entered, and the court was satisfied as to her suitability; thus, she is appointed as administratrix of the estate.

Citation: halfan rashid swai vs amina halfan kisombe 2020 tzhc 1332 26 june 2020
Parties: Petitioner: Amina Halfan Kisombe; Deceased: Halfan Rashid Swai (Deceased)
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 26 June 2020
Procedural Posture: Probate and Administration Cause / Ruling on Application for Grant of Letters of Administration
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Grant of Letters of Administration, Intestate Succession, Appointment of Administratrix
Source Language: English

Probate Succession Grant of Letters of Administration Intestate Succession Appointment of Administratrix

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Parties

Amina Halfan Kisombe

Petitioner

Halfan Rashid Swai (Deceased)

Deceased

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the petitioner qualifies for appointment as administratrix of the estate of the deceased
2 Whether the statutory requirements for grant of letters of administration have been met

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Amina Halfan Kisombe appointed as administratrix of the estate of the late Halfan Rashid Swai
Administratrix to act under the court's directions and control