The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday upheld the validity of the will of Yusuf Mongroo, the owner of Horseshoe Racing Service and overturned a unanimous decision by the Guyana Court of Appeal.
The case is that of Sasedai Kumarie Persaud v Sherene Mongroo, Zenobia Rosenberg and Indranie Mulchand and the decision restored the judgment of the High Court.
In the appeal, Yusuf Mongroo made a will in which he appointed his business manager, Sasedai Persaud, as executor, and made her the principal beneficiary. His common-law wife, Indranie Mulchand, also benefitted under the will. The will was made a few days before his death and was challenged by his daughters, Sherene Mongroo and Zenobia Rosenberg, who did not receive any benefit under the will.
