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Joyce Akello v Apac District (M.A. 82 Of 2008) (M.A. 82 of 2008)

High Court · [2008] UGHC 103 · 2008 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for leave to file judicial review seeking mandamus and certiorari
Decision
Leave granted to proceed with judicial review application

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Holding

The High Court granted leave to file an application for judicial review by way of mandamus and certiorari concerning a subcounty chief's written report on a marriage relationship between parties involved in divorce proceedings in the United Kingdom. The court found the issues raised were serious enough to warrant judicial review.

Outcome

Leave granted to proceed with judicial review application

Facts

The applicant sought leave to file a judicial review application challenging a decision by the subcounty chief of Apac District who issued a written report concerning a marriage relationship (or absence thereof) between Joyce Lanek and Richard Lanek. Both parties were living in the United Kingdom and were involved in divorce proceedings. The application was supported by an affidavit of Muhumuza Julius.

Issues

  1. Whether leave should be granted to file an application for judicial review of a subcounty chief's written report concerning a marriage relationship

Orders

  • Leave granted to the applicant to file an application for judicial review within the period prescribed by the Rules.
  • Costs of this application to abide the event in the substantive application.

Rules and key headnotes

Judicial Review — Leave to Apply — Grant of Leave — Test for Leave
Leave to apply for judicial review will be granted where the court is satisfied that the issues raised in the supporting affidavit are serious enough to be inquired into by way of judicial review.

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Joyce Akello v Apac District (M.A. 82 Of 2008) (M.A. 82 of 2008) [2008] UGHC 103 (12 September 2008)
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