Nyirabigirimana Aphia v Estate of Bitunguramye Emmanuel (Administration Cause 26 of 2026)

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration to the widow of the deceased under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act. The deceased was a former Makerere University employee with gratuity payments and benefits due from his employer, and assets in Kisoro district. The family had a cordial relationship and the widow was competent to manage the estate. An initial inventory was to be filed within one year.

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to the widow

Facts

The applicant is the widow of the deceased Bitunguramye Emmanuel, formerly of Mugwata Village, Gisozi Parish, Muramba Sub-County, Kisoro District. The deceased fathered seven children with the widow, all of whom were present. The deceased was a former employee of Makerere University with gratuity payments and other benefits due from his former employer. The family also had other assets in Kisoro district within the jurisdiction of the High Court at Kabale. The family members had a cordial working relationship and the widow was competent to manage the estate. The applicant was self-represented.

Issues

1. Whether the applicant should be granted letters of administration under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act

Orders

• A grant issue to the applicant under Section 256(4) of the Succession Act, Cap 268.
• An initial inventory will be filed in this court under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act, one year from the date of this grant.
• No order is made as to costs.

Legislation cited (2)

• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(4)
• Succession Act Cap 268 s.273(1)

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