fred masatu vs jane masatu others 2018 tzhc 2041 21 december 2018
The 1st defendant was not legally appointed as administratrix of the estate of Samwel Masatu and thus had no authority to transfer the property; all subsequent transactions, including the sale to the 2nd defendant and the mortgage to the 3rd defendant, were illegal and void; the Registrar of Titles must rectify the records to restore the deceased's name and discharge the mortgage.
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- Administration of estates
- Illegal transfer of property
- Mortgage validity
- Rectification of title
- Limitation period