Uganda Judgment

High Court of Uganda

Re: David Mark Kabwigu Kirunda (Family Cause No. 120 of 2009) (Family Cause No. 120 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 72 (21 October 2009)

Family and Children Land and Property Legal Guardianship Minor Property Rights Best Interests of Child Land Transfer by Minor

Citation: [2009] UGHC 72
Status: Judgment
Jurisdiction: Uganda
Court: High Court of Uganda
Posture: Family Cause / Ruling on Application for Legal Guardianship
Case number: Family Cause No. 120 of 2009
Language: English

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Court: High Court of Uganda
Posture: Family Cause / Ruling on Application for Legal Guardianship
Case number: Family Cause No. 120 of 2009
Language: English

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Holding and result

The court found that the applicant is the biological father of the minor, who is 15 years old and a registered proprietor of land. The minor, being under 18, cannot legally transact or enter into contracts regarding the property. The application for legal guardianship is made in the best interests of the child, specifically to enable the applicant to sell part of the land to raise funds for the minor's education and welfare. The court is satisfied that the applicant has no adverse or prejudicial interest to the minor and that the proposed transaction is for the minor's benefit. Precedent supports granting guardianship to parents in similar circumstances to facilitate the welfare of the child. The court therefore grants the application for legal guardianship and authorizes the applicant to transfer part of the land as requested.

Court disposition

application allowed

Orders

The applicant is appointed legal guardian of his son David Mark Kabwigu Kirunda.
The applicant is authorized to transfer part of the land comprised in Plot 6, Block 184 Kyaggwe, registered in the names of the minor and his two siblings.
No order as to costs.

Material facts

Parties

Daniel Kirunda Misango

Applicant Counsel: Mr. Twinomugisha Nathan

David Mark Kabwigu Kirunda

Respondent

Procedural history

Posture

Family Cause / Ruling on Application for Legal Guardianship

Questions and positions

Legal issues

01
Whether the applicant should be appointed legal guardian of his minor son, David Mark Kabwigu Kirunda.
02
Whether the applicant should be authorized to transfer part of the land registered in the minor's name for the child's benefit.

Party arguments

Applicant: The applicant, father of the minor, seeks legal guardianship to enable him to legally transact on land registered in the minor's name. He argues that the minor is 15 years old, a registered proprietor of land, and unable to contract legally. The sale of the land is in the best interests of the child to provide for his education and welfare. The applicant has no adverse interest to the minor.
Respondent: There was no formal respondent or opposition to the application. The matter proceeded ex parte with only the applicant's submissions considered.

Court’s reasoning

Legal principles

01
Article 139 of the Constitution of Uganda, 1995; Section 14 and Section 33 of the Judicature Act

The High Court has original jurisdiction in all matters and powers to grant remedies as it deems fit.
02
Section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act

The High Court has inherent powers to make orders necessary in the interests of justice and to prevent abuse of court process.
03
Section 2 of the Children Act, Cap 59

A child is any person below 18 years of age.
04
Section 3 and First Schedule para 1(b) of the Children Act, Cap 59

In all decisions concerning children, the welfare of the child is paramount.
05
In Re: An Application for Guardianship of Duncan Mugero Wampande and Martha Mugero Nabirye (Family Cause No 50 of 2006) [2005] UGHC 34; In Re: An Application for a Guardianship Order by Asiimwe Adidas (Family Cause No. 29 of 2006) [2006] UGHC 12; In Re: An Application for Legal Guardianship of Minors by Margaret Kamuzana (Family Cause No. 39 of 2006) [2006] UGHC 63

Legal guardianship may be granted to enable a minor's property to be managed for their welfare, including sale or transfer for education or maintenance.

Ratio, limits and disposition

Ratio decidendi

The court found that the applicant is the biological father of the minor, who is 15 years old and a registered proprietor of land. The minor, being under 18, cannot legally transact or enter into contracts regarding the property. The application for legal guardianship is made in the best interests of the child, specifically to enable the applicant to sell part of the land to raise funds for the minor's education and welfare. The court is satisfied that the applicant has no adverse or prejudicial interest to the minor and that the proposed transaction is for the minor's benefit. Precedent supports granting guardianship to parents in similar circumstances to facilitate the welfare of the child. The court therefore grants the application for legal guardianship and authorizes the applicant to transfer part of the land as requested.

Obiter and limits

The welfare of the child is the guiding principle in all matters concerning children under Ugandan law.
The High Court has previously granted similar guardianship orders to parents for the benefit of minor proprietors of land.

Court disposition

application allowed

The applicant is appointed legal guardian of his son David Mark Kabwigu Kirunda.
The applicant is authorized to transfer part of the land comprised in Plot 6, Block 184 Kyaggwe, registered in the names of the minor and his two siblings.
No order as to costs.

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[2009] UGHC 72

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.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2907333\charrsid13654686 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 At the hearing of the application, the appli}{\f0\fs24\insrsid405765\charrsid13654686 cant was represented by Mr. Twinomugisha Nathan.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 \par The grounds of the application are as follows:- \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6059810 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 That the child is aged 15 years of age and therefore still a minor.

\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}That the child is the biological son of the applicant. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab} That the child is one of the registered proprietors of the land described as Plot No. 6, Block No 184 Kyaggwe. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}That the chil d together with the rest of the registered proprietors of the above mentioned land wishe to sell the land. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}That owing to the child\rquote s age, he cannot enter into any contract legally except through a legal guardian. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}That }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13568232\charrsid13654686 it }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 is in the best interest of the child that the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5206706\charrsid13654686 land aforementioned be sold in order to provide for

the said child. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid5206706\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}That it is in the best interest of the child that the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5844951\charrsid13654686 applicant}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid5206706\charrsid13654686 be }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5844951\charrsid13654686 granted}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5206706\charrsid13654686 legal guardianship so tha}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5844951\charrsid13654686 t}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5206706\charrsid13654686 the guardian can enter into contract with an inten}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5844951\charrsid13654686 ding purchaser for the land. \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6059810 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5844951\charrsid13654686 At the hearing}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 of the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13568232\charrsid13654686 application,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13568232\charrsid13654686 applicant was}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 represented by Mr. Twinomugisha Nathan. \par The High court has original jurisdiction in all matters}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13568232\charrsid13654686 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid13568232\charrsid13654686 See: Article

139 of the Constitution of Uganda, 1995. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 See: Section 14 of the Judicature Act. \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13568232\charrsid13654686 The High Court has powers to grant remedies absolutely or on such terms as it thinks fit. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8346090\charrsid13654686 See: Section 33 of the Judicature Act.}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid13568232\charrsid13654686 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8346090\charrsid13654686 The}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 High court has inherent powers to make such orders as are necessary in the interests of justice to prevent the abuse of court process. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 See:}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid13568232\charrsid13654686 Section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act.}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 A child has been defined as nay person below 18 years}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1605553\charrsid13654686 . \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8346090\charrsid13654686 See section 2 of the children}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1605553\charrsid13654686 Act. \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid1605553\charrsid13654686 The child here is }{\f0\fs24\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 15 years of age as evidenced by his birth certificate on the court file. \par The child here is }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10422067\charrsid13654686 one of

}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 the registered proprietor}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10422067\charrsid13654686 s of land in B}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 lock 184}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid10422067\charrsid13654686 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 plot 6, }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10422067\charrsid13654686 land at Buligobe. S}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 ee copy of the title deed on the court file. \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10422067\charrsid13654686 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 In making any decision concerning a child, the welfare of the child is of paramount importance.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7737689\charrsid13654686 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 See}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid5915176\charrsid13654686 :}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 Sect}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10422067\charrsid13654686 ion 3 and }{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 para}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10422067\charrsid13654686 graph}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 1(b) of the }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10422067\charrsid13654686 first Schedule of the Children}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 Act, Cap 59. \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid1851492\charrsid13654686 \par The High Court has on many cases granted guardianship to the parents in similar cases namely}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 ;

}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10422067\charrsid13654686 In Re: An Application for Guardianship of Duncan Mugero Wampande and Martha Mugero}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 }{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 N}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 abirye (min}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 ors) by Mugero Christopher (}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 Family Cause No 50 of 2006}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 )}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 [2005] UGHC 34(22 November 2005)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 in which J Mwangusya held that }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 \'93 }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 the purpose of the application for guardianship orders is to get ac}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 cess to some money left in trust}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 for the infants so that he can use it for their maintenance. That the money was left by their mother who was taking care of them and his access to the fund}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 s}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 will ena}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11011211\charrsid13654686 ble him cater for their interest;}{\f0\fs24\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 \'94 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11011211\charrsid13654686 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 and in the case of

}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 In Re: T}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 he children\rquote s Act cap 59; }{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 In Re: An A}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 pplication for }{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 a G}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 uardianship Order by As}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 i}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2829922\charrsid13654686 imwe Adidas}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid5915176\charrsid13654686 (father)}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 ;}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid5915176\charrsid13654686 In Re: Asiba Junior, Kobusingye, Syl}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 i}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid5915176\charrsid13654686 via, Katusi}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 ime Lilia}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid5915176\charrsid13654686 n, }{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 Bih}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10840693\charrsid13654686 emaiso isingoma and }{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid6626427\charrsid13654686 B}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 aguma Keith, (Family Cause No. 0}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10840693\charrsid13654686 29 of 2006) [2006] UGHC 12[19 April 2006), }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10840693\charrsid13654686 in which J. Mwangusya in an application where a father was applying for legal guardianship of his two children who were registered proprietors of land, held that;

}{ \i\f0\fs24\insrsid10840693\charrsid13654686 the applicants and the minors are registered as joint tenants}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 on registered land in LRV volume 306}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 0, }{ \i\f0\fs24\insrsid290860\charrsid13654686 Folio 15 land described}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11011211\charrsid13654686 as plot 17, Ma}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 gungu }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11011211\charrsid13654686 Lake }{ \i\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 Masindi town. A}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11011211\charrsid13654686 s a result of the applicants\rquote failure}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 to raise school fees so that the}{ \i\f0\fs24\insrsid11011211\charrsid13654686 se}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 minors}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11011211\charrsid13654686 , he intends to mortgage the property so that he obtain funds for investment for the purpose of raising school fees so that the minors }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 can further their education. He cannot deal in this property unless he has got }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11011211\charrsid13654686 a }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 guardianship order for the other joint tenants who are all minors\'94}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid5915176\charrsid13654686 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 That the guiding principle in

applications of such nature under S.3 of the Children }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 Act}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 is }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 the welfare of the children}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 . \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 That this children need}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6902909\charrsid13654686 education and it is in their interest }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 that their father raised funds to cater for their education and oth}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 er needs. And }{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 In R}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 e}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 : An application for Legal Guardianship of M}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 inors by Margaret Kam}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 uzan}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 a & }{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 In R}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 e: Bulemez}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 i Block 160 Plot 162, Land at Lutamu}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 B (Family Cause N}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 o. 39 of 2006)[2006] UGHC.63 27 April 2006}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686

).}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 J. Remmy Kasule held that }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 the applicant}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 is seeking the guardianship for the welfare of the minors and as the appointed guardian, the applica nt was authorized to mortgage, transfer, tender as security and to deal}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 in any way whatsoever she deemed appropriate in}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 the land comprised in Bulemezi Block 1}{ \i\f0\fs24\insrsid15611885\charrsid13654686 60 Plot 162 at Lutamu}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 , registered in the names of the minors.}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid10498379\charrsid13654686 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 \par In the instant case, counsel for th e applicant, Mr. Twinomugisha submitted that the applicant seeks to be appointed legal guardian of his son David Mark Kabwigu Kirunda. That the applicant is the father of the child who is a minor of 15 years. Mr. Twinomugisha contended that the child is the registered proprietor of land comprised in Plot 6, block 164 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7617128\charrsid13654686 K}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 yaggwe together with his }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7617128\charrsid13654686 siblings.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7617128\charrsid13654686

Mr.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 Twinomugisha argued that the applicant is }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7617128\charrsid13654686 desirous}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 of obtaining the orders so that he can legally sell part of the land in order to raise fees for the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7617128\charrsid13654686 infant who is a student as Vienna International School in senior four. That is it in the best interests of the infant since he has looked after the infant since he was born. That the court be pleased to grant the order, so that the applicant as a guardi an can raise fees for the infant to continue with his}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13858172\charrsid13654686 education.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13858172\charrsid13654686 In view of the above, court is satisfied that the child is the registered proprietor of the land in issue as per the copy of the title deed on the court file; that the child is a minor and ca nnot legally transact any business with the property. That the application is for the best interests of the child as the funds are to enable the applicant raise school fees for his son\rquote s education. \par Court is also satisfied that the applicant has no interest which is adverse or prejudicial}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15088651\charrsid13654686 to that of the infant. \par Consequently, the application is allowed in the following

terms and conditions:- \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid15088651\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6059810 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15088651\charrsid13654686 The applicant is appointed the legal guardians of his son David Mark kabwigu Kirunda}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9526544\charrsid13654686 . \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid15088651\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15088651\charrsid13654686 The applicant is particularly }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid9526544\charrsid13654686 authorized}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15088651\charrsid13654686 to transfer part of the land comprised in Plot 6, Block}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13858172\charrsid13654686 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9526544\charrsid13654686 184 Kyagwe, registered in the names of the minor and his 2 siblings. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid9526544\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}The court makes no order as to costs. \par }\pard\plain \qj

\li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6059810 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\caps\f0\fs24\insrsid9526544\charrsid13654686 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6059810 {\b\caps\f0\fs24\insrsid9526544\charrsid13654686 Maragaret C. Oguli oumo \par Judge \par }{\b\caps\f0\fs24\insrsid2583311\charrsid13654686 21-10-2009. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6059810 {\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2583311\charrsid13654686 Pre}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16713141\charrsid13654686 sent}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1835885\charrsid13654686 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16713141\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6059810 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16713141\charrsid13654686 Mr. Twinomugisha Nathan-Counsel for the applicants. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16713141\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}Nalongo Nadaula-Court Clerk \par

{\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16713141\charrsid13654686 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}Nyakwebara Elizabeth-Research Assistant. \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6059810 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5206706\charrsid13654686 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid16195784\charrsid13654686 \par }}

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Cases, legislation, regulations, and constitutional provisions identified in the available record.

In Re: An Application for Guardianship of Duncan Mugero Wampande and Martha Mugero Nabirye (Family Cause No 50 of 2006) [2005] UGHC 34

Case cited

In Re: An Application for a Guardianship Order by Asiimwe Adidas (Family Cause No. 29 of 2006) [2006] UGHC 12

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