Kusemererwa George Francis V Yozefu Baguma (Civil Revision No. 0003 0f 2008)
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Holding
The High Court set aside the order of the Children and Family Court on the ground that it lacked jurisdiction to determine a land dispute. The Court held that disputes concerning the sale of land, even if characterized as family land, fall outside the jurisdiction of the Children and Family Court, which is limited to child care and protection matters. Such disputes must be brought before the LC Court, Magistrate's Court, or High Court depending on the value and nature of the land.
Outcome
Matter set aside; parties directed to proceed before a court with jurisdiction
Facts
The respondent filed a complaint in the Children and Family Court seeking authorization to sell a portion of land he claimed was family land. He alleged the applicant was preventing him from selling it. The Magistrate Grade II heard the matter and ruled in favour of the applicant. The matter was brought to the High Court for revision by the applicant. Counsel for the respondent proposed that the matter be disposed of by consent and placed before another magistrate for retrial.
Issues
- Whether the Children and Family Court had jurisdiction to determine a land dispute concerning the sale of family land.
Orders
- Order of the Children and Family Court set aside.
- Parties advised to proceed before a court seized with jurisdiction.
- Each party to bear own costs in the High Court and in the court below.
Rules and key headnotes
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