[2009] UGHC 20

[2009] UGHC 20

The court found, based on uncontroverted medical evidence from Dr. Tom Onen, that Rhona Kibuka Musoke is a person of unsound mind. The applicants, being her sisters and niece, are relatives qualified under Section 2 of the Administration of Estates of Persons of Unsound Mind Act to be appointed managers of her...

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Citation
[2009] UGHC 20
Parties
Applicant: Norah Lwanga; Applicant: Sarah Kibuka; Applicant: Mabel Site; Respondent: Rhona Kibuka Musoke
Court
High Court of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
HCT-00-FD-MC-0001-2009
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling
Outcome
application_granted
Legal Topics
Administration of Estates, Persons of Unsound Mind, Court Appointed Managers
Source Language
en
Family and Children Administration of Estates Persons of Unsound Mind Court Appointed Managers

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Parties

Norah Lwanga

Applicant

Sarah Kibuka

Applicant

Mabel Site

Applicant

Rhona Kibuka Musoke

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling

  1. 1 Whether Rhona Kibuka Musoke is a person of unsound mind within the meaning of the law.
  2. 2 Whether the applicants qualify to be appointed managers of her estate under the Administration of Estates of Persons of Unsound Mind Act.
  3. 3 What restrictions and obligations should be imposed on the appointed managers.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, based on uncontroverted medical evidence from Dr. Tom Onen, that Rhona Kibuka Musoke is a person of unsound mind. The applicants, being her sisters and niece, are relatives qualified under Section 2 of the Administration of Estates of Persons of Unsound Mind Act to be appointed managers of her estate. The court granted the application, appointing the applicants jointly as managers, but imposed statutory restrictions on their powers regarding immovable property and investments. The managers are required to file an inventory within six months and annual accounts thereafter. Unless otherwise ordered, they shall serve gratuitously. The orders are intended to protect the...

Court Disposition

application_granted

Orders

  • Applicants are jointly appointed managers of the estate of Rhona Kibuka Musoke.
  • Managers shall not mortgage, charge, transfer by sale, gift, surrender, exchange or otherwise, any immovable property of the estate without special permission of the court.