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Agnes Mayanja v Brian Mugerwa (Misc. Appl. No. 140 94)

High Court · [1994] UGHC 119 · 1994 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application by notice of motion for appointment of guardian and registration of infant's property
Decision
Applicant appointed as guardian with authority to register infant's property in her name as guardian

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Holding

Court appointed the applicant as guardian of an infant to manage his property. The natural mother sought guardianship to register leasehold land in her name as guardian to secure a loan from Sembule Investment Bank for the infant's welfare. Court found the interest of the infant paramount and granted the application, allowing registration in the guardian's name.

Outcome

Applicant appointed as guardian with authority to register infant's property in her name as guardian

Facts

Agnes Mayanja, the natural mother of Brian Mugerwa (an infant), applied for appointment as guardian of the infant and for registration of his property in her name as guardian. The property is leasehold land described as Register Volume 2109 folio 2 plot 197 Kyaggwe Block 190 Nasuti Estate Mukono District. The applicant purchased the land and registered it in the infant's name for his benefit. She sought to obtain credit from Sembule Investment Bank using the land as security, stating the loan was in the interest and for the welfare of the infant. The credit department of Sembule Investment Bank expressed willingness to extend loan facilities to the applicant.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be appointed as guardian of the infant Brian Mugerwa.
  2. Whether the infant's property should be registered in the name of the guardian to enable her secure a loan for the infant's benefit.

Orders

  • Application granted.
  • Applicant appointed as guardian of Brian Mayanja (infant) to manage the infant's property.
  • Property described as leasehold Register Volume 2109 folio 2 plot 197 Kyaggwe Block 190 Nasuti Estate Mukono District to be registered in the name of the applicant/guardian Agnes Mayanja.

Rules and key headnotes

Family Law — Guardianship — Appointment of Natural Parent — Paramount Interest of Infant
In matters concerning the appointment of a guardian, the interest of the infant is paramount.
Family Law — Guardianship — Management of Infant's Property — Registration in Guardian's Name
A court may appoint a natural parent as guardian of an infant and authorize registration of the infant's property in the guardian's name where necessary to manage the property for the infant's benefit.

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Agnes Mayanja v Brian Mugerwa (Misc. Appl. No. 140_94) [1994] UGHC 119 (21 October 1994)
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