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The High Court dismissed a land appeal, upholding a tribunal decision that confirmed an administrator’s sale of estate land to purchasers was lawful.
High Court dismissed an appeal seeking extension of time to challenge an administrator’s appointment, holding that ignorance of law and counsel’s error were not sufficient cause.
High Court probate appeal dismissed. The court upheld administration under Islamic principles and found no proof that the respondents misused estate property.
High Court probate appeal holding that a primary court retained jurisdiction to entertain objections and vary administration orders after appointment.
The district court erred in determining ownership of the disputed house and granting relief not specifically pleaded, as it lacked jurisdiction to do so in a probate appeal. Such disputes must be resolved by a competent land court or tribunal. The appointment of the administrator was proper.
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Customary law provisions denying inheritance rights to women are unenforceable as they contravene constitutional principles of non-discrimination. The District Court correctly included the 1st respondent as a beneficiary, and there was no evidence of divorce. The Primary Court properly ascertained the applicable law.
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The High Court dismissed an application to waive bond and sureties in a probate matter, finding no sufficient reasons or assurance of the administrator's suitability.
The High Court allowed a probate appeal, nullified the respondent’s administrator appointment, and held the appellants were lawful owners of the disputed house.
Appellants failed to exhaust remedies at the primary court by not applying for revocation of the grant; initiation of superior proceedings was premature and improper.
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The High Court allowed a land appeal, holding there was no proof the 1st respondent was an administrator and the sale was therefore void.
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