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Kemirembe v Nalule (Miscellaneous Application 289 of 2020) [2023] UGHCFD 90 (8 June 2023)
The High Court dismissed an application to amend letters of administration and remove a co-administrator, finding no adequate proof of a name change or identity.
Thalion International Limited v Vivo Energy Uganda Limited (Civil Application 16 of 2022) [2022] UGSC 36 (16 June 2022)
The Supreme Court substituted the parties to reflect a deed of assignment and a company name change, allowing the intended appeal to proceed on the correct record.
Mori Sidoro and Another v Abibu Buga Awad and Another (Election Petition No. 5 of 2021) [2021] UGHCEP 30 (20 October 2021)
The High Court dismissed consolidated election petitions challenging the LC V chairperson election in Obongi District, finding the respondent qualified and duly elected.
In Re: Rwotomiya & Amari (Infants) (Micellaneous Civil Application No. 0011 of 2017) [2018] UGHCFD 7 (2 October 2018)
The court determined that the proposed change of name for the adopted children is in their best interests, as it strengthens their identification with the new family unit and preserves their relationship with both adoptive parents. The joint application by both adoptive parents, with their consent, satisfies the legal requirement for parental responsibility. The welfare principle under The Children Act and constitutional guarantees for children's rights support the change. The court further clarified that a court order, rather than a deed poll, is necessary for official recognition of the nam…
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