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Mateso Ronald and Others v James Kibombo and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 1240 of 2025)

High Court · [2025] UGHCLD 267 · 2025 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Interlocutory application arising from Civil Suit No. 145 of 2021 seeking appointment of administrator ad litem and setting aside of exparte order
Decision
Application allowed; administrator ad litem appointed; exparte order set aside; defence validated

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Holding

The court appointed the 8th Applicant as administrator ad litem for the deceased 4th defendant to enable proper representation in the underlying civil suit. The exparte order previously made against the defendants was set aside and their written statement of defence filed on 9 May 2025 was adopted and validated, allowing them to participate in the proceedings.

Outcome

Application allowed; administrator ad litem appointed; exparte order set aside; defence validated

Facts

This was an interlocutory application arising from Civil Suit No. 145 of 2021. The applicants sought the appointment of an administrator ad litem for Antonio Kiyonga, the 4th defendant, and the setting aside of an exparte order that had been made against multiple defendants. A written statement of defence had been filed on 9 May 2025. The respondents did not oppose the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the 8th Applicant should be appointed as administrator ad litem for the deceased 4th defendant.
  2. Whether the exparte order against the defendants should be set aside.
  3. Whether the written statement of defence filed on 9/5/2025 should be validated.

Orders

  • The 8th Applicant (Alex Sewandagi) is hereby nominated as the administrator ad litem/legal representative of Antonio Kiyonga (the 4th defendant) for the purpose of defending Civil Suit No. 145/2021.
  • The order to proceed exparte that was made against the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Respondents is hereby set aside.
  • The written statement of defence that was filed on 9/5/2025 is hereby adopted and validated as their defence.
  • Each party shall meet their costs for this application.

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Mateso_Ronald_and_Others_v_James_Kibombo_and_Another_(Miscellaneous_Application_No._1240_of_2025)_[2025]_UGHCLD_267_(3_September_2025)
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