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Kalibwani v Ssentongo & 2 Others (Civil Appeal 6 of 2023) [2024] UGHCFD 20 (26 April 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a temporary injunction intended to preserve an estate, finding the order protected the status quo and beneficiary interests.
Sentongo (Administrator of the estate of Namyalo Nalongo) v Kiyimba and Another (Civil Suit No. 53 of 2016) [2021] UGHCFD 214 (3 December 2021)
The court held that an administrator or beneficiary of an estate has the power to institute or defend a suit for the protection and preservation of the estate without requiring written authority under Order 1 Rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The grant of letters of administration confers representative powers, and actions brought by administrators or beneficiaries are inherently for the benefit of the estate and all beneficiaries. The court found that the Plaintiff, as both administrator and beneficiary, had locus standi to bring the suit and that the preliminary objection raised by the 1…
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In Re: Matovu Mulubirizi & Ors (Miscellaneous Application No. 566 of 2017) [2020] UGHCFD 5 (26 June 2020)
The High Court ordered respondents to return letters of administration after finding a serious risk of estate waste and further dealing with the property.
Ajiambo & 2Ors v Ngolobe (Miscellaneous Application No. 273 of 2014) [2016] UGHCFD 203 (27 January 2016)
The High Court granted a temporary injunction preserving an estate pending a succession dispute, but refused to appoint the proposed interim administrator.
