20070703 TZHC Dar es Salaam

Exhibit 2 is null and void as it was executed when the deceased was not mentally fit and does not meet the legal requirements of a will or valid transfer; the house forms part of the deceased's estate and the appellant is entitled to a 1/3 share under Islamic law. Representation by Power of Attorney was proper as per the Civil Procedure Code.

Citation: 20070703 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties: Appellant: Rukia Ismail; Respondent: Juma Manzi; Legal Representative of Deceased Appellant: Hamisi Ali
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 3 July 2007
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment on Second Appeal
Outcome: appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics: Validity of Will, Mental Capacity of Testator, Powers of Attorney, Distribution of Estate Under Islamic Law
Source Language: English

Probate and Administration Succession Law Validity of Will Mental Capacity of Testator Powers of Attorney Distribution of Estate Under Islamic Law

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Parties

Rukia Ismail

Appellant

Juma Manzi

Respondent

Hamisi Ali

Legal Representative of Deceased Appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Second Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether exhibit 2 constituted a valid will or transfer deed
2 Whether the deceased had mental capacity at the time of executing exhibit 2
3 Whether the District Court erred in allowing representation by a holder of Power of Attorney

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

Appellant's claim to the house is dismissed; house remains part of deceased's estate.
Appellant (now deceased)'s 1/3 share to be given to her heirs, if any, by the respondent administrator.