Kabanekera & Another v Kasoro (Civil Suit 45 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 851 (20 August 2024)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit 45 of 2021
Judge
Mugabo, J
The High Court held that the disputed land formed part of Revocat Kahimbara’s estate, revoked the defendant’s letters of administration, and awarded damages and costs to the plaintiffs.
Kaliyo & Another v Katungye & Another (Civil Suit 32 of 2022) [2023] UGHCFD 183 (20 December 2023)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit 32 of 2022
Judge
Nagawa, J
The High Court revoked joint letters of administration for mismanagement of an intestate estate, appointed the widow and son as administrators, and dismissed a counterclaim for UGX 168.3 million.
Hadadi Mohamed Rajab & Ors v Muzamil Mohamed Rajab (Civil Suit No. 188 of 2015) [2019] UGHCFD 48 (26 August 2019)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit No. 188 of 2015
Judge
Kitariisibwa-Katunguka, J
The court found that the Letters of Administration for the estate of the late Mohamed Rajab were obtained by the defendants through concealment of material facts, false declarations regarding the beneficiaries and value of the estate, and from a court lacking pecuniary jurisdiction. The administration of the estate was never completed, as no inventory was filed and the estate was not distributed among all beneficiaries. Therefore, the limitation period under section 20 of the Limitation Act did not bar the suit. The defendants, as administrators, breached their fiduciary duties by failing to…
Drani & Ors v Omara & Ors (Miscellaneous Application No 289 of 2015) [2016] UGHCFD 23 (14 July 2016)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No 289 of 2015
Judge
Tuhaise, J
The High Court allowed an application to join two land purchasers as co-defendants in an estate dispute, finding their presence necessary for complete adjudication.
Muganga & 4 Others v Bakaluba (Civil Suit 88 of 2006) [2010] UGHCFD 5 (1 November 2010)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit 88 of 2006
Judge
Okello, J
The High Court revoked letters of administration after finding the defendant mismanaged two estates, sold estate land without accountability, and failed to file inventories and accounts.