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Mayombo v Kiminta and Others (HCT-01-CV-CS-0018-2013) [2025] UGHC 553 (14 July 2025)
The High Court extended the administrators’ mandate under a lapsed grant so they could continue defending an estate-related suit, overruling the preliminary objection.
Nakitende and 3 Others v Kawesa Kyakulubaala (Civil Suit 996 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 259 (11 October 2024)
The High Court held that the plaintiffs were entitled to the remaining 21 acres from the estate distribution, finding the defendant’s failure to surrender them was fraudulent.
Wassaja and Another v Kemirembe and Another (Civil Suit 320 of 2021) [2023] UGHCFD 147 (3 August 2023)
The High Court revoked letters of administration after finding the administrators failed to distribute the estate, file an inventory, or account for assets.
Namutebi and 3 Others v Nankya Kizito and 3 Others (Civil Suit No. 324 of 2021) [2022] UGHCLD 244 (26 October 2022)
The court found that the defendants, as administrators, have a statutory duty under the Succession Act to distribute the estate property, including the land at Kyaggwe Block 138 Plot 212, among the beneficiaries. The evidence showed that the land remains registered in the deceased's name and has not been distributed. The defendants also failed to file an inventory or account for the estate as required by law. The court held that the administrators must be registered on the title for purposes of distribution and must file an inventory and final account within three months. No general damages w…
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Katende v Kabugoand 4 Others (Civil Suit No. 364 of 2012) [2022] UGHCLD 22 (3 March 2022)
The court found that Hajji Twaha Bisase, as administrator with a valid grant at the time, had legal capacity to sell the suit property to the plaintiff. The sale was necessary to settle estate debts and was not challenged by the beneficiaries for nearly two decades, during which the plaintiff enjoyed quiet possession, developed the property, and was recognized by local authorities. The beneficiaries' failure to challenge the transaction, coupled with their acceptance of other distributions, amounted to acquiescence and proprietary estoppel, barring them from now contesting the sale. The court…
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Sentongo (Administrator of the estate of Namyalo Nalongo) v Kiyimba and Another (Civil Suit No. 53 of 2016) [2021] UGHCFD 214 (3 December 2021)
The court held that an administrator or beneficiary of an estate has the power to institute or defend a suit for the protection and preservation of the estate without requiring written authority under Order 1 Rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The grant of letters of administration confers representative powers, and actions brought by administrators or beneficiaries are inherently for the benefit of the estate and all beneficiaries. The court found that the Plaintiff, as both administrator and beneficiary, had locus standi to bring the suit and that the preliminary objection raised by the 1…
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