Kaweesa v Administrator General and 2 Others
Kaweesa v Administrator General and 2 Others (Civil Suit 918 of 1993) [2012] UGHCFD 2 (19 June 2012)
The court found that the plaintiff, Paulo Kaweesa, was the lawful customary heir of Yowana Sserwanga Muyunga, as confirmed by the Kabaka and documented in the Will and clan leaders' report. His purported removal by clan leaders and family members was illegal, contrary to Buganda customary law and the Succession Act. The Administrator General lacked authority to administer or redistribute the suit property, as his powers under S.I. 150 of 1967 were limited to issuing certificates of succession for estates already administered before 18th August, 1967. The cancellation of the plaintiff's certif…
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- Customary Succession
- Will Interpretation
- Administrator General Powers
- Certificate Of Succession
- Vacant Possession
- General Damages