Ntibabaza v Mujambere (Miscellaneous Application 5 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 259 (6 May 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 5 of 2024
Judge
Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere, J
The High Court quashed proceedings in two magistrates’ court miscellaneous applications, finding the trial magistrate acted with material irregularity and beyond jurisdiction.
Nyangoma Vs Kugonza & Anor (CIVIL REVISION NO. 01 OF 2015) [2017] UGHCCD 144 (2 August 2017)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
CIVIL REVISION NO. 01 OF 2015
Judge
Musene, J
The High Court held that the Magistrate's Court acted without jurisdiction by appointing the respondent as legal representative of the late Mary Jane Kabalimu, as such appointment can only be made to a person who has obtained letters of administration or probate in accordance with the Succession Act. The Magistrate's role is limited to substituting an existing legal representative, not appointing one. Furthermore, the proceedings were tainted by irregularity as the applicant was not properly served and was denied the right to be heard, violating the rules of natural justice. The Supreme Court…