Rose Nagujja Katende v Republic of Uganda (Misc. Cause No. 15 of 1995)
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Holding
The High Court appointed the applicant as guardian of her infant brother to manage his registered property interest (plot KCZ 1-6 Eisugu under the Namwongo upgrading low cost housing project) with power to mortgage, lease, sell or otherwise dispose of the property for the infant's benefit under court supervision. The court held that the interest of the infant was paramount and that the property required development for his benefit.
Outcome
Applicant appointed guardian with powers to manage infant's property under court supervision
Facts
Rose Nagujja Katende applied to be appointed guardian of her infant brother John Paul Seugo. The infant was the registered allocatee of plot KCZ 1-6 Eisugu under the Namwongo upgrading low cost housing project. The applicant sought authority to manage the property with power to mortgage, lease, sell or otherwise dispose of it for the infant's benefit under court supervision. The property required development for the infant's benefit.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be appointed guardian of her infant brother John Paul Seugo with power to manage his property.
Orders
- Application granted.
- Applicant appointed as guardian of the infant John Paul Seugo.
- Guardian authorized to manage the said property with power to execute necessary contractual documents for the benefit of the infant.
Rules and key headnotes
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