Nyirabuza Mauda v Estate of the Late Ndongereye John (Administration Cause 12 of 2026)

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The High Court granted letters of administration to the widow of the deceased for a period of two years under Section 256 of the Succession Act. The applicant was ordered to file an initial and final inventory and account within one year from the date of grant as required by Section 273(1) of the Succession Act.

Outcome

Letters of administration granted to the applicant widow for a period of 2 years

Facts

The applicant is a widow with four children seeking letters of administration for the estate of her late husband, Ndongereye John. The estate comprises four pieces of land at Nyagakenke Cell, Gisozi Parish, Muramba Sub-county and NSSF benefits belonging to the deceased. The mother of the deceased, his nephew, and a family friend attended the proceedings. The applicant was self-represented.

Issues

1. Whether to grant letters of administration to the applicant widow

Orders

• A grant doth issue for a period of 2 years under Section 256(1) and (2) of the Succession Act.
• Applicant shall file an initial and final inventory and account under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act, no later than 1 year from the date of this grant.
• No order is made as to costs.

Legislation cited (3)

• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(1)
• Succession Act Cap 268 s.256(2)
• Succession Act Cap 268 s.273(1)

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