[1991] UGHC 22

[1991] UGHC 22

The court found that the deceased, Joseph Kaijabohore, was of sound mind at the time he voluntarily gave his land (Kibanja) to the defendant, Paulini Manyindo, as a gift intervivos. The evidence, including agreements and credible witness testimony, established that the transfer was not made in expectation of death...

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Citation
[1991] UGHC 22
Parties
Plaintiff: Pelagia Kakuliremu; Defendant: Paulini Manyindo
Court
High Court of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
Civil Suit No. DR. MFP 26/90
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Judgment
Outcome
suit dismissed
Legal Topics
Succession and Administration, Gift Inter Vivos, Intestate Distribution, Caveat Removal
Source Language
en
Family and Children Land and Property Succession and Administration Gift Inter Vivos Intestate Distribution Caveat Removal

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Parties

Pelagia Kakuliremu

Plaintiff

Paulini Manyindo

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff is the blood child of Joseph Kaijabohore and entitled to letters of administration to his estate.
  2. 2 Whether the defendant is a legitimate person to administer or obtain administration of the estate of the deceased.
  3. 3 Whether the late Kaijabohore disposed of his estate by way of gift or otherwise to Manyindo.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the deceased, Joseph Kaijabohore, was of sound mind at the time he voluntarily gave his land (Kibanja) to the defendant, Paulini Manyindo, as a gift intervivos. The evidence, including agreements and credible witness testimony, established that the transfer was not made in expectation of death and was properly documented. The plaintiff, although the sole surviving child and ordinarily entitled to administer the estate, was found not to be the proper person for grant of letters of administration in light of the valid gift made by the deceased. The documents challenged by the plaintiff were translated and admitted in evidence, and the court found no irregularity in...

Court Disposition

suit dismissed

Orders

  • The suit is dismissed with costs to the defendant.
  • The plaintiff is not the proper person to be granted letters of administration to the estate of the late Joseph Kaijabohore.