20140428 TZHC Moshi

20140428 TZHC Moshi

The court held that the Primary and District Courts erred in distributing the deceased's estate, as this is the responsibility of the appointed administrator. Since the administrator (respondent) distributed the estate as reflected in Form No. 6 and the appellant failed to prove her entitlement to a greater share,...

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Citation
20140428 TZHC Moshi
Parties
Appellant: Veronica Leon; Respondent: Wilbard Isdori
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
28 April 2014
Procedural Posture
PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Distribution of Deceased Estate, Administrator's Powers, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
english
Succession Probate Distribution of Deceased Estate Administrator's Powers Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Veronica Leon

Appellant

Wilbard Isdori

Respondent

Procedural Posture

PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the distribution of the deceased's estate by the administrator was proper
  2. 2 Whether the Primary and District Courts erred in distributing the estate instead of the administrator
  3. 3 Whether the appellant was entitled to a greater share of the estate

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the Primary and District Courts erred in distributing the deceased's estate, as this is the responsibility of the appointed administrator. Since the administrator (respondent) distributed the estate as reflected in Form No. 6 and the appellant failed to prove her entitlement to a greater share, the distribution stands undisturbed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Decisions of Primary and District Courts on distribution nullified
  • Distribution by the administrator as per Form No. 6 to remain undisturbed