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Lubulwa Francis & 2 oers v Harriet Lubwama (O.S No.11 Of 2009) (O.S No.11 of 2009)

High Court · [2010] UGHC 84 · 2010 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Originating summons arising from administration cause seeking revocation of letters of administration on grounds of fraud and mismanagement
Decision
Application dismissed with liberty to file ordinary suit if not caught by limitation

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Holding

Held that an originating summons is not the proper procedure for seeking revocation of letters of administration on grounds of fraud and wasting of estate, as these are contentious matters requiring oral evidence and cross-examination. The proper procedure is an ordinary suit. Application struck out with advice to file ordinary suit.

Outcome

Application dismissed with liberty to file ordinary suit if not caught by limitation

Facts

The applicants brought an originating summons arising from Administration Cause No. 430 of 1995 seeking to revoke letters of administration granted to the respondent, who was the administrator of the estate of the late Kassalina Zawedde. The applicants alleged that the respondent committed fraud in applying for letters of administration and had not properly administered the estate. They sought to have the grant recalled and cancelled, and to be appointed administrators themselves. The matter came before the Family Division of the High Court by originating summons supported by affidavit.

Issues

  1. Whether an originating summons is the proper procedure for seeking revocation of letters of administration on grounds of fraud and mismanagement of an estate

Orders

  • Application dismissed for being brought by improper procedure.
  • Applicants advised to file an ordinary suit.
  • Each party to bear own costs of the application.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Originating Summons — Contentious Matters Requiring Evidence
An originating summons is intended to deal with simple and non-contentious matters; where a matter is contentious or requires oral evidence to prove or disprove allegations, an originating summons is not the proper procedure.
Succession & Estates — Revocation of Grant — Proper Procedure for Allegations of Fraud and Mismanagement
Where revocation of letters of administration or probate is sought on grounds of fraud or mismanagement of an estate, oral evidence and cross-examination are necessary, and therefore proceedings must be by way of ordinary suit rather than by originating summons or chamber application.

Legislation cited (3)

Cases cited (3)

  • Humphrey Opio v Jasper Okot (HCMC No. 5 of 2002)
  • Fred Gabula Nadiope Kajumbula and Another (CM No. 533 of 1999)
  • Kagwa and 10 Others v Kiwanuka and 2 Others (HCCS No. 175 of 1992)

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Lubulwa Francis & 2 oers v Harriet Lubwama (O.S No.11 Of 2009) (O.S No.11 of 2009) [2010] UGHC 84 (19 October 2010)
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