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In Re: Adriko Reuben(a Minor) (Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 0008 of 2016) [2016] UGHCFD 10 (13 July 2016)
The High Court granted a father conditional guardianship over jointly owned property with his minor son, to protect the child’s proprietary interests.
In Re: Anna Namaleme Joloba (an infant) (Family Cause N0.51 of 2013) [2015] UGHCFD 16 (12 March 2015)
The court found that the applicants, as the natural parents and joint proprietors with the minor, sought legal guardianship to facilitate a transaction that would benefit the minor by diversifying family income through the sale of part of the jointly owned land and reinvestment in a commercial property. The minor was aware of and consented to the transaction, and the court was satisfied that the parents acted in her best interest. Applying the welfare principle under Article 34(1)(b) of the Constitution, the court concluded that the transaction and the appointment of the applicants as legal g…
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In Re: Nalwadda Veronica (minor) (Family Cause 242 of 2014) [2015] UGHCFD 6 (4 March 2015)
The High Court appointed a mother as guardian of a minor and authorised sale of jointly held land, finding the orders served the child’s best interests.
In Re: Nakyonyi Valeria [minor] (Family Cause 199 of 2013) [2013] UGHCFD 21 (16 December 2013)
The court found that the applicant is the biological father and sole custodian of the minor, who has always been under his care. The land in question was purchased by the applicant and registered in the minor's name. Both the applicant and the minor, who is of sufficient understanding, confirmed that the sale of the land is intended for the minor's welfare and that she does not oppose it. The court held that, in accordance with the best interests of the child principle, it is appropriate to grant legal guardianship to the applicant and authorize him to sell the land for the benefit of the min…
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In Re: Nassiwa Chelsea (A minor) (Misc.App. No. 133 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 175 (28 October 2009)
The High Court appointed David Balunga as guardian of his minor child, Nassiwa Chelsea, and granted authority to deal with her property, finding the order served the child’s best interests.
Re: Application For Guardianship of Oja Martin Kenyi Peter (A Minor) (Family Cause No. 124 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 74 (6 October 2009)
The court found that the applicant is the natural father and custodian of the minor, who is the registered proprietor of the property in question. The applicant's intention to mortgage the property is for the benefit of the minor's education and maintenance. The evidence showed the applicant purchased the property, registered it in the child's name, and holds the title. There is no evidence of any adverse interest. Applying the paramountcy of child welfare under the Children Act, the court determined that granting the application is in the best interests of the child. The applicant is therefo…
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