C.Mohandoss v. Nil
Case brief
What is this about?
The court granted Letters of Administration with Will Annexed to the petitioner, the son and sole surviving beneficiary of the deceased C. Gopalan, based on a Registered Will executed in his favor and supporting evidence regarding the ownership of the estate.
What did the court decide?
Letters of Administration with Will Annexed granted to the petitioner; direction to administer estate, pay debts, submit inventory within six months, and execute security bond of Rs. 25,000.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(TESTAMENTARY AND INTESTATE JURISDICTION)
FRIDAY, THE 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE
O.P. No.471 of 2021
In the matter of Indian Succession Act XXXIX of 1925
and
In the matter of Last Will and Testament of C.Gopalan-Deceased
C.MOHANDOSS S/o Mr.C Gopalan residing at No.34/38, 4th Main Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600028
..Petitioner
This Original Petition praying that this Hon'ble Court be pleased that Letters of Administration with WILL annexed 'A' of the properties and credits of the deceased may be granted to the Petitioner as son / beneficiary/Legatee under the said Will of the deceased having limited to have effect throughout the State of Tamil Nadu.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to Letters of Administration with Will Annexed as the sole surviving beneficiary under the Registered Will.
Whether the grant of Letters of Administration is proper given the death of the attesting witness but availability of other evidence.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
C. Mohandoss
- respondent
Estate of C. Gopalan
Coram
Abdul Quddhose
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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