jamila twalibu mkwavila administratix of the estates of the late twalibu saidi mkwavila vs salima selemani administratix of the estates of the late selemani saidi mkwa
The purported will produced by the appellant did not meet the legal requirements for a valid will under Local Customary Law, lacking a date and proper attestation by witnesses. Therefore, there was no valid bequest of the disputed premises to the appellant's father, and the respondent, as administratix, was entitled to administer the estate.
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- Validity of wills
- Bequest of property
- Burden of proof
- Customary law requirements for wills