ocr kalobelo

ocr kalobelo

The Respondent obtained the grant by concealing material information, specifically the existence of other children of the deceased, and is not in a position to impartially administer the estate. Revocation of the letters of administration is necessary for proper administration and protection of beneficiaries'...

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ocr kalobelo
Parties
Applicant: Prisca Emmanuel Kalobelo; Respondent: Blandina Emmanuel Kalobelo; Appointee Administratrix: Monica Emmanuel Kalobelo
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2020
Procedural Posture
Probate and Administration Cause / Ruling on Application for Revocation of Letters of Administration
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Revocation of Letters of Administration, Appointment of Administrator, Fraudulent Concealment, Heirship Determination
Source Language
english
Probate Succession Family Law Revocation of Letters of Administration Appointment of Administrator Fraudulent Concealment Heirship Determination

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Parties

Prisca Emmanuel Kalobelo

Applicant

Blandina Emmanuel Kalobelo

Respondent

Monica Emmanuel Kalobelo

Appointee Administratrix

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the letters of administration were obtained fraudulently by concealing material facts
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent should be removed as administratrix
  3. 3 Whether new administratrixes should be appointed

Ratio Decidendi

The Respondent obtained the grant by concealing material information, specifically the existence of other children of the deceased, and is not in a position to impartially administer the estate. Revocation of the letters of administration is necessary for proper administration and protection of beneficiaries' interests.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Letters of administration granted to the Respondent are revoked and must be returned to the Registrar within 14 days.
  • Respondent to file an inventory and accounts of the estate as of the date of the ruling within 30 days.