Uganda Case Law

Kizito v Equity Bank (U) Limited & Anor

Kizito v Equity Bank (U) Limited & Anor (CIVIL SUIT No. 0036 OF 2013) [2017] UGHCCD 84 (22 June 2017)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL SUIT No. 0036 OF 2013

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The court found that the account in question was opened in the name of the minor, Alpha Holyfield, making her the customer of the bank. The plaintiff and second defendant were signatories as guardians, not as administrators of the estate, and thus had no beneficial interest in the funds. The banking contract was valid as a contract for necessaries for the minor. The plaintiff, as a signatory, had no contractual or fiduciary relationship with the bank that would entitle him to sue for enforcement or reinstatement as signatory. Fiduciary duties arising from the management of the minor's funds a…

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• Fiduciary Duties
• Bank Account Management
• Capacity Of Minors
• Guardianship
• Banker Customer Relationship

Nelima & 2 Ors v Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Ltd

Nelima & 2 Ors v Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 55 of 2015) [2017] UGHCLD 47 (2 May 2017)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 55 of 2015

Judge

Bashaija, J

The High Court held that the mortgage over the suit property was void, the defendant breached the guardianship order and fiduciary duty, and injunction and costs followed.

• Mortgage Validity
• Capacity Of Minors
• Fiduciary Duties
• Fraud In Banking
• Guardianship Orders
• Remedies And Injunctions

Nantume Sharifa v Kampala City Council and 2 others

Nantume Sharifa v Kampala City Council and 2 others (Civil Suit No.33 Of 2007) (Civil Suit No.33 of 2007) [2009] UGHC 89 (30 March 2009)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No.33 of 2007

The High Court of Uganda held that a forged sale agreement and related tenancy transfers involving minors were void, and it awarded damages, possession, and costs.

• Tenancy Agreements
• Capacity Of Minors
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Damages For Breach
• Trusteeship Liability
• Procedural Irregularities

Nantume Shamira v Kampala City Council & 2 Ors

Nantume Shamira v Kampala City Council & 2 Ors (Civil Suit No. 33 of 2007) [2009] UGCommC 8 (29 March 2009)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 33 of 2007

The court set aside a fraudulent sale of market shops involving minors, restored possession to the plaintiff, and awarded damages against Kampala City Council.

• Tenancy Disputes
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Capacity Of Minors
• Damages And Compensation
• Trusteeship Of Guardians
• Public Body Liability