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In Re: Abey Dinah & Ors (Moinors) (Family Cause No. 043 of 2017) [2018] UGHCFD 12 (15 May 2018)
The High Court of Uganda granted Khamis Artema guardianship of three minors after finding the order was in their best interests and supported by family consent and a welfare report.
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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