Ssalongo Muwanga v Ssebagala
Ssalongo Muwanga v Ssebagala (Civil Miscellaneous Application No. 578 of 2021) [2021] UGHCLD 116 (30 August 2021)
The court found that the respondent cannot be compelled to act as administrator ad litem or be substituted as defendant in place of his late father, as he is neither the heir nor the legal representative and has expressly objected to the appointment. The affidavit in support, deposed by one of the joint donees of the power of attorney, was held to be valid as there was no express requirement for joint action. The court noted that the process for obtaining probate is ongoing and advised the applicant to pursue remedies under the Administrator General's Act if necessary. The application was dis…
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- Substitution Of Parties
- Letters Of Administration Ad Litem
- Powers Of Attorney
- Affidavit Authority
- Suit Abatement