Kajura v The Estate of the Late Kajura (HCT-01-CV-MA-0064-2025)
Kajura v The Estate of the Late Kajura (HCT-01-CV-MA-0064-2025) [2025] UGHC 551 (14 July 2025)
The court found that while the applicant had been extremely dilatory in filing the inventory and final account, the delay was attributable to the complex and protracted process of securing pension benefits and ongoing tax compliance, which constituted sufficient cause in the circumstances. The court exercised its discretion under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act to grant an extension of time, emphasizing the need to ensure substantive justice and protect the beneficiaries' rights. Regarding the renewal of Letters of Administration, the court held that Section 256(4)(c) of the Succession A…
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- Succession Act Compliance
- Letters Of Administration
- Estate Administration
- Pension Benefits
- Extension Of Time