In re the Estate of Victor Eoaeo [1996] SBHC 40; HC-CC 130 of 1996 (19 August 1996)

HIGH COURT OF SOLOMON ISLANDS

Civil Case No. 130 of 1996

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION -
FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION OF
THE ESTATE OF VICTOR EOAEO (DECEASED)

Before: Are: Are: Awich, J

Hearing: 19 August 1996 - Ruling: 19 August 1996

Counsel: P Tegavota for the applicant

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AWICH, J:

The Wills, Probate and Administration Act gives a list of priority in the persons to be considered when Letters of Administration are being granted. I think I am bound to make some inquiry to ascertain whether the widow, children or relatives of Victor Eoaeo are interested and if not, whether they have any preference. The Court directs that Mr Tegavota who is the applicant contacts the widow of Mr Victor Eoaeo and children and obtains their letters stating whether they wish to be Administrators themselves, or if they do not wish so, who they would recommend to the Court, and whether or not they recommend Mr Tegavota. Another aspect of the matter is that this is an estate which seems to have no directly interested person to be administrator. Mr Tegavota should first bring this to the attention of the Public Trustee who has a duty under the Public Trustee Act, and to obtain his reaction. A copy of this ruling be sent to the Public Trustee to draw his attention to this matter.

No order as to costs.

Dated this Monday 19 August 1996 at Honiara.

Sam Lungole-Awich
Judge