The applicant sought to be appointed as the estate trustee for the deceased intestate under section 29 of the Estates Act, bypassing the standard Rule 74 process.
The applicant argued urgency, alleging that unknown occupants were residing in the deceased's property and possibly engaging in illegal activities.
The court dismissed the application, finding that the evidence of urgency was based on hearsay and double hearsay, and did not establish the 'special circumstances' required under subsection 29(3) of the Estates Act.
The applicant was directed to apply for appointment through the standard Rule 74 process.
