Nanyanzi v Nalubega (Originating Summons 2 of 2019)

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Holding

Held that where letters of administration have been granted, the administrator is the only person entitled to manage the estate. The respondent's occupation of estate property and collection of rent without the administrator's consent is illegal. The respondent must vacate, account for all rental proceeds collected, and cease interfering with the estate.

Outcome

Application granted; respondent ordered to vacate estate property, account for rental proceeds, and cease collecting rent

Facts

Nandaula Rose died intestate on 24 December 2016, leaving behind a kibanja in Makindye with a residential house and boys' quarters. Her only surviving child, Nanyanzi Hanisha, obtained letters of administration on 6 September 2018. The deceased's sister, Nalubega Prossy, appointed herself caretaker after the death and began collecting rent from the estate properties. After the applicant obtained letters of administration, the respondent continued occupying the boys' quarters and collecting rent without the administrator's consent or permission. The respondent refused to vacate or account for rental proceeds, denying the applicant access to the only source of sustenance from the estate. The respondent did not file a reply despite being served with the application.

Issues

1. Whether the respondent's occupation and collection of rent from the deceased's estate without the administrator's consent is illegal.
2. Whether the respondent should account for and remit all rental proceeds collected from the estate.
3. Whether the respondent should vacate the estate property and cease collecting rent.

Orders

• The applicant is declared the lawful administrator and beneficiary of the estate.
• The respondent's possession and utilization of the boys' quarters without the applicant's consent is declared illegal.
• The respondent shall pay the applicant all monies obtained from rent collection as it was obtained illegally.
• The respondent shall vacate the boys' quarters and give quiet possession to the applicant.
• The respondent is restrained from collecting rental fees from tenants occupying the residential house on the deceased's kibanja.
• No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Legislation cited (4)

• Civil Procedure Rules Order 37 Rules 1 and 8
• Constitution of the Republic of Uganda Article 126(2)(e)
• Civil Procedure Act s.98
• Succession Act Cap 162

Cases cited (2)

• Samwiri Mussa v Rose Achen [1978] HCB 297
• Ayisa Nassuna & Anor v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Cause No. 7 of 2020)

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