In the Matter of An Application By Kyoma for an Order of Presumption of death, A person Missing since 1990 (Misc Cause 13 of 2022)
In the Matter of An Application By Kyoma for an Order of Presumption of death, A person Missing since 1990 (Misc Cause 13 of 2022) [2022] UGHCFD 19 (16 September 2022)
The court found that all statutory requirements for presumption of death under section 47 of the Registration of Persons Act No 4 of 2015 were satisfied: Deo Mulindwa had not been seen or heard from by family or relatives for over 31 years, exceeding the seven-year threshold; the applicant was a biological brother and next of kin; a police report was made and confirmed the disappearance; public notice was given through newspaper adverts; and the High Court had competent jurisdiction. No evidence was presented to rebut the presumption. Accordingly, the court granted the order presuming Deo Mul…
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- Presumption Of Death
- Missing Persons
- Declaration Of Death
- Administration Of Estates