In the matter of the Estate of the Late Jolly Basobokwe (Administration Cause 9 of 2024)

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Holding

Court granted letters of administration to two of the deceased's children under Section 256(2) of the Succession Act for a period of two years, following revocation of a prior grant. Grantees were given one year to file initial, final inventory and distribution under Section 273(1).

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to Joyce Mawanda and Andrew Kiiza Odwedo for two years

Facts

Joyce Mawanda and Andrew Kiiza Odwedo, two of five children of the late Jolly Basobokwe, applied for letters of administration. A prior grant had been issued in Administration Cause No. 4 of 2022 but was subsequently revoked by court in Civil Suit No. 0018 of 2022. The estate remained intact. Three of the five children of the deceased were present at the virtual hearing. The applicants were listed on a Certificate of no objection Serial Number 47917.

Issues

1. Whether letters of administration should be granted to the applicants.

Orders

• A grant of letters of administration issues under Section 256(2) of the Succession Act, Cap 268 for a period of two years.
• Grantees are given a period of 1 year to file an initial, final inventory and distribution under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act.
• No order is made as to costs.

Legislation cited (2)

• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(2)
• Succession Act Cap 268 s.273(1)

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