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In the matter of Amanyire ( person of unsound mind) (MISC .CAUSE NO. 003 OF 2018)

High Court · [2019] UGHCCD 75 · 2019 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application by chamber summons for a declaration that a person is of unsound mind under the Mental Treatment Act
Decision
Amanyire Mark declared a person of unsound mind and placed under care and treatment

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Holding

The High Court granted an application to adjudge Amanyire Mark a person of unsound mind under section 2(1) of the Mental Treatment Act Cap. 279, finding that he suffered from severe depression since April 2017 and had been under psychiatric care. The Court directed that he be subjected to proper care and treatment, with the medical officer to submit a report to Court.

Outcome

Amanyire Mark declared a person of unsound mind and placed under care and treatment

Facts

Katuramu John, the biological brother of Amanyire Mark, applied for a declaration that Amanyire Mark is a person of unsound mind. Amanyire Mark had been under the care of the psychiatric department at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital since April 2017, receiving treatment for severe depression. He had been employed as a supervisor at Mcleod Russel Uganda Ltd (Mwenge Tea Estate) and was the sole breadwinner of his family. His employer had been remitting social security savings on his account. Katuramu John sought the declaration to enable him to access these funds for the family's provision and Amanyire's continued medical care, with the intention of applying to be appointed manager of Amanyire's estate.

Issues

  1. Whether Amanyire Mark should be adjudged to be a person of unsound mind under the Mental Treatment Act.

Orders

  • Amanyire Mark adjudged to be a person of unsound mind.
  • Amanyire Mark to be subjected to proper care and treatment.
  • Medical officer to forward a report to this Court.

Rules and key headnotes

Mental Treatment Act — Inquiry into Unsound Mind — Procedure
Under section 2(1) of the Mental Treatment Act Cap. 279, the High Court has jurisdiction to conduct an inquiry and adjudge a person to be of unsound mind upon application supported by evidence of psychiatric treatment and mental instability.
Mental Treatment Act — Standard for Declaration — Best Interests
The Court will make a declaration that a person is of unsound mind where satisfied that it is a fit and proper case for the person to be subjected to proper care and treatment, having regard to psychiatric evidence and the person's need for ongoing medical care.

Legislation cited (1)

  • Mental Treatment Act Cap. 279 s.2(1)

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In the matter of Amanyire ( person of unsound mind) (MISC .CAUSE NO. 003 OF 2018) [2019] UGHCCD 75 (4 April 2019)
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