Administrator General v Kakooza & Anor
Administrator General v Kakooza & Anor (Miscellaneous Application No. 11 of 2017) [2017] UGHCEBD 24 (3 October 2017)
The court held that execution proceedings by garnishee order absolute are ordinarily completed upon issuance of the order, and a stay of execution is not available thereafter. However, the court found that the funds in the Administrator General's account are trust funds belonging to various beneficiaries and cannot be attached to satisfy liabilities such as costs, interest, and damages awarded against the Administrator General. Only the principal sum held for the specific beneficiary (Respondent) may be paid from the trust account. Any additional sums awarded by the court, including costs and…
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- Garnishee Proceedings
- Attachment Of Debts
- Trust Funds
- Administrator General Liability
- Stay Of Execution
- Government Liability