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In Re Application for Guardianship of Walugembe Nabisere Nicole Carol and Walugembe Juuko Nicander by Walugembe Aaron Cyrus and Walugembe Rumanyika Je... (Miscellaneous Cause 53 of 2005; Miscellaneous Cause 53 of 2005) 2005 UGHC 27 (2005-09

High Court · [2005] UGHC 27 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
First instance application for guardianship to enable mortgage of jointly owned land
Decision
Guardianship granted for limited purpose of mortgaging jointly owned land

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Holding

The High Court Family Division granted an application appointing both parents as legal guardians of their biological children for the limited purpose of mortgaging land jointly owned by the family. The court was satisfied that mortgaging the property to raise development funds was in the children's best interests.

Outcome

Guardianship granted for limited purpose of mortgaging jointly owned land

Facts

Walugembe Aaron Cyrus and Walugembe Rumanyika Jean Harriet applied to be appointed legal guardians of their two biological children, Walugembe Nabisere Nicole Carol and Walugembe Juuko Nicander, both infants. All four family members were registered as joint proprietors of land comprised in Block 266 Plot 817 at Seguku. The parents sought guardianship for the limited purpose of mortgaging the property to raise funds for its development. The children were present at the hearing.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicants should be appointed legal guardians of the infant children for the purpose of mortgaging jointly owned land.

Orders

  • Walugembe Aaron Cyrus and Walugembe Rumanyika Jean Harriet appointed legal guardians of Walugembe Nabisere Nicole Carol and Walugembe Juuko Nicander for the purpose of dealing in Land comprised in Block 266 Plot 817 Land at Seguku.
  • The petitioners to pay the costs of this petition.

Rules and key headnotes

Guardianship — Limited Purpose Guardianship — Mortgaging Jointly Owned Property
Parents who are joint proprietors with their infant children may be appointed legal guardians for the limited purpose of mortgaging the jointly owned property where the court is satisfied that such mortgage is in the best interests of the children.

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In Re Application for Guardianship of Walugembe Nabisere Nicole Carol and Walugembe Juuko Nicander by Walugembe Aaron Cyrus and Walugembe Rumanyika Je... (Miscellaneous Cause 53 of 2005; Miscellaneous Cause 53 of 2005) 2005 UGHC 27 (2005-09
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