Uganda Case Law

James Ruteete & another v Fiona Mbabazi & 2 oers (Admin.Cause No. 50 of 1997)

James Ruteete & another v Fiona Mbabazi & 2 oers (Admin.Cause No. 50 of 1997) [2001] UGHC 97 (22 February 2001)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Admin.Cause No. 50 of 1997

The court found that the deceased, Yosia Bamuhena, left a valid will, properly executed and attested in accordance with the Succession Act. The evidence of the plaintiffs' witnesses, including the attesting witnesses and the advocate who prepared the will, was credible and established both the testamentary capacity of the deceased and the proper execution of the will. The discrepancies and omissions identified by the defendants were not material and did not undermine the validity of the will. The court rejected the testimony of the defendants as lacking credibility and motivated by self-inter…

Source excerpt

• Probate
• Wills
• Testamentary Capacity
• Letters Of Administration

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Beatrice Nyakaana Kobusingye V George Nyakaana

Beatrice Nyakaana Kobusingye V George Nyakaana (Civil Suit No. DR. MFP 84/89) [1991] UGHC 2 (15 February 1991)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. DR. MFP 84/89

The High Court upheld a will and annulled a caveat, finding the will validly executed and the named executors generally fit to take probate.

• Probate
• Wills
• Succession
• Caveats
• Executor Appointment
• Executor-appointment

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