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In the matter of the estate of the late Christopher Mukasa Kisitu (Originating Summons 16 of 2023)

High Court · [2023] UGHCFD 182 · 2023 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application by originating summons for revocation of letters of administration and issuance of fresh letters arising from Administration Cause No. 381 of 2011
Decision
Application dismissed; parties advised to proceed by proper procedure

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Holding

An application seeking revocation of letters of administration due to death of administrators and appointment of a new administrator cannot be properly determined by originating summons where substantive contentious questions arise, including fitness of proposed administrator. The proper procedure is by notice of motion under Order 52 rules 1 and 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules. Application dismissed without costs.

Outcome

Application dismissed; parties advised to proceed by proper procedure

Facts

Letters of Administration for the estate of the late Christopher Mukasa Kisitu were granted on 19 April 2018 to three sons: Shem Mpanga Mukasa, Livingstone Ntabazi Mukasa, and Samuel Mwesigwa Mukasa. Samuel Mwesigwa Mukasa died on 10 June 2020 and Livingstone Ntabazi Mukasa died on 19 April 2023, leaving only Shem Mpanga Mukasa as the surviving administrator. The family recommended their maternal aunt, Alice Turyamureeba, to be appointed as co-administrator alongside Shem Mpanga Mukasa. The applicants brought proceedings by originating summons seeking revocation of existing letters and issuance of fresh letters appointing Alice Turyamureeba and the surviving administrators. The widow Sarah Ainomugisha supported the application by affidavit. There was no evidence of service and no indication of who the respondents were.

Issues

  1. Whether the suit by Originating Summons is properly before court.
  2. Whether costs should issue.

Orders

  • Application dismissed without costs.
  • Parties advised to institute proper application by Notice of Motion for consequential orders.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Originating Summons — Appropriate Use — Matters Requiring Determination of Contentious Issues
Where questions for determination include substantive contentious matters or matters requiring separate due process, such as determining fitness of a proposed administrator for letters of administration, the matter cannot be comfortably disposed of by way of originating summons and the application should be dismissed.
Succession & Estates — Letters of Administration — Revocation and Reissuance — Proper Procedure
The normal practice for matters regarding revocation of letters of administration and issuance of fresh ones is by notice of motion under Order 52 rules 1 and 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules, not by originating summons.
Civil Procedure — Originating Summons — Dismissal Under Order 37 Rule 11
Under Order 37 rule 11 of the Civil Procedure Rules, where matters raised by originating summons cannot be disposed of in a summary manner, the court may dismiss the originating summons.

Legislation cited (12)

Cases cited (1)

  • Bhafat Keshaulal Shar v Manharlal Kesharlal Shar (Originating Summons No. 23 of 2019)

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In the matter of the estate of the late Christopher Mukasa Kisitu (Originating Summons 16 of 2023) [2023] UGHCFD 182 (2 November 2023)
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