Tanzania Case Law

Probate Cause No

Court

TANZLII

Properties acquired by the deceased, regardless of whether acquired before or after the second administratrix's marriage, and not registered in the name of the first wife, form part of the deceased's estate and are subject to distribution among all heirs. Properties registered solely in the second administratrix's name before the deceased's death do not form part of the estate. Administratrices must file a proper inventory and account for all estate assets and income as per statutory duties.

Source excerpt

• Letters of administration
• Inventory and account of estate
• Distribution of estate assets
• Beneficiary rights
• Administrator duties

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PROBATE NO

Court

TANZLII

The refusal of one administrator to sign the amended inventory and accounts does not invalidate them where the majority have signed and followed due process, especially in contentious circumstances. The disputed properties were not proven to be company-owned and are deemed part of the deceased's estate. The distribution of company shares among heirs is fair and reflects the deceased's intentions. The objections are without merit and are dismissed.

Source excerpt

• Validity of inventory and accounts
• Distribution of estate assets
• Majority action by administrators
• Company property vs. estate property
• Fiduciary duties of administrators

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paulina maruru vs christina cosmas maruru 2016 tzhc 2164 8 april 2016

Court

TZHC

The High Court dismissed a second appeal over estate administration, holding the Primary Court had jurisdiction and upholding orders to distribute house-sale proceeds.

• Jurisdiction of primary courts
• Administration of estates
• Distribution of estate assets
• Sale of estate property
• Rights of beneficiaries
• New evidence on appeal

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