In the matter of the Estate of the Late Migisha Jogn (Administration Cause No. 27 of 2026) 2026 UGHC 559 (2026-05-22)

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The court granted a limited grant of letters of administration under section 256(2) and (3) of the Succession Act to enable the applicant to transmit one remaining property from an estate that had previously been fully distributed under an earlier grant. The limited grant was for one year to facilitate completion of a sale agreement.

Outcome

Limited grant of letters of administration issued for one year to enable transmission of single property

Facts

A prior grant of letters of administration was issued on October 12, 2015 in Administration Cause No. 23 of 2015, under which the deceased's estate was distributed. One property remained: Plot 7 Kabira By-Pass, Volume HQT990 Folio 19, Ntagari Road, Kanyakiriro, Kabale Municipality. This property was sold to Nuwagaba Patrick under a sale agreement dated October 10, 2020. The applicant sought a limited grant to enable transmission of this single remaining property. No other property remained in the estate.

Issues

1. Whether a limited grant of letters of administration should be issued to enable transmission of a single property from an already distributed estate.

Orders

• A limited grant of letters of administration issues under Section 256(2) and (3) of the Succession Act, Cap 268 for a period of 1 year.
• Applicant to file an initial, final inventory and distribution six months from the date of the grant.
• No order as to costs.

Legislation cited (2)

• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(2)
• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(3)

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