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Ahmed v Mohamed (Cause No. 9 of 1951) [1952] EACA 318 (1 January 1952)
Custody dispute under Mohammedan law: the court held that the child’s intelligent preference and welfare favored the father’s custody, with maternal visitation preserved.
Beg v Begum and Another (Divorce Cause No. 1 of 1946) [1946] EACA 74 (1 January 1946)
On a true construction of the Mohammedan Marriage, Divorce and Succession Ordinance, the right to petition for dissolution of a Mohammedan marriage is restricted to the parties to the marriage, namely the husband and wife. The statutory language in Section 3(1) and 3(2) specifically refers to 'the parties thereto' and 'either party to such marriages,' which excludes any other person, including a guardian or parent. The Court's jurisdiction to hear and determine matrimonial causes is therefore limited to suits instituted by the husband or wife. The inclusion of Section 3(3), which directs the…
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Saggaf v Said (Civil Apeal No. 10 of 1942) [1942] EACA 49 (1 January 1942)
Appeal allowed from a Kathi’s divorce decree for lack of evidence, denial of an opportunity to show cause, and no valid Mohammedan Law cause of action.
Saburi v Mzee (Civil Appeal No. 17 of 1941) [1942] EACA 44 (1 January 1942)
The East African Court of Appeal held that a Muslim mother could sue for her minor daughter's debt under either Shafi or Hanafi law, and dismissed the appeal.
Bakari v Jabiri (C.C. 82/1932 (Mombasa).) [1933] EACA 9 (1 January 1933)
A child custody dispute under Mohammedan law. The court held that where all claimants are disqualified, the child’s interests are paramount and preferred the mother.
The Ex-Officio Agent of the Public Trustees v Fathil (C.A. 10/1930 (Msa.).) [1930] EACA 127 (1 January 1930)
The court held that under Sheriah Bai Salami, the buyer was entitled to delivery of the copra or its market value, not mere refund of the money paid.
Ali v Khan (C.C. 15/1929 (Msa.)) [1929] EACA 104 (1 January 1929)
A Mohammedan divorce petition succeeded after the court found the husband had deserted the wife for three years and failed to provide maintenance.
Satardin v Mahomed and Another (Criminal Appeal No. 14 of 1928) [1928] EACA 3 (1 January 1928)
The Court of Appeal held that a betrothal contract arranged by a parent without the direct consent of the daughter is void and unenforceable in Uganda, whether under Mohammedan law or otherwise. The court affirmed that parents have no authority to contract marriage on behalf of their children. Marriage brokerage contracts are void as against public policy, and no rights arise under them. However, the appellant is entitled to sue for the return of presents and money given in contemplation of marriage if the marriage does not take place, but not for moral or intellectual damages or an injunctio…
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Diwansap v Kimemeta (Civil Case No. 207 of 1927) [1927] EACA 10 (1 January 1927)
The court held that a wali was entitled to custody of a marriageable Muslim girl, and that the defendant’s maintenance claim did not defeat that right.
