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The High Court set aside probate proceedings because the appellants were denied the chance to adduce evidence in a revocation application, making the closure a nullity.
The High Court dismissed an appeal against refusal to revoke an administrator’s appointment, finding no proven forgery or procedural defect.
The High Court granted a temporary injunction preserving disputed estate property pending trial, finding serious issues about service, probate revocation, and estate administration.
The suit was premature as the relevant probate causes were not closed; proper remedy is application for revocation of administrator in probate court, not civil suit.
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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.
The High Court allowed an appeal over sale of deceased estate land, holding the administrator lacked authority and the buyer could not rely on bona fide purchaser status.
Appellant has no locus standi as he is not a lawful heir under customary law; only surviving sibling (respondent) is entitled to inherit. Revocation not warranted as respondent acted within law.
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The respondent, as administratrix, acted against the interests of the beneficiaries by failing to consult them, distributing the estate unfairly, and including a non-heir as beneficiary. The Primary Court retained jurisdiction to revoke her appointment even after inventory filing. The District Court erred in setting aside the revocation and in failing to provide adequate directives. The appeal is allowed, the District Court's decision is set aside, and the Primary Court's revocation of the respondent is upheld.
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The High Court allowed an appeal over estate administration, set aside the District Court’s extension of time, and upheld revocation of an administratrix.
The High Court dismissed a probate appeal, holding that the administrator had not properly closed the estate and that revocation of his appointment was justified.
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