In Re: An Application for Guardianship of Duncan Mugero Wampande and Martha Mugero Nabirye (Minors) by Mugero Christopher (Family Cause No 50 of 2006) (Minors) [2005] UGHC 34 (22 November 2005)

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OF UGANDA \par IN THE HIGH COURT OF UGANDA AT KAMPALA \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765\charrsid9524765 FAMILY CAUSE NO}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 50 OF 2005 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765\charrsid9524765 In the matter of an a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765 pplication for guardianship of D}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765\charrsid9524765 uncan}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765 Mugero Wampande and Martha M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765\charrsid9524765 ugero }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765 Nabirye (minors) by Mugero C}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765\charrsid9524765 hristopher (applicant}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 )}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3415093 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid200467 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid200467 22}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\super\langnp2057\insrsid200467\charrsid200467 nd}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid200467 November }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid200467\charrsid9524765 2005 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9524765 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765\charrsid9524765 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9524765 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 BEFORE: HON. MR. JUSTICE ELDAD MWANGUSYA: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9524765 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6559245\charrsid9524765 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 RULING: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6559245\charrsid9524765 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 This is an application by a notice of motion for orders that the applicant be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid14363768\charrsid9524765 appointed}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 legal guardian of Duncan Mugero Wampande aged 13 years and Martha Mugero Nabirye aged 7 years. The applicant and both infants attended the hearing of this application. \par \par According to the Notice of Motion and the Supporting }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6559245\charrsid9524765 A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 ffidavit of the applicant the purpose of the application for the guardianship order is to get access to some money left in trust for the infants so that he can use it for their maintenance. The money was left for the infants by }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 heir}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13960825\charrsid9524765 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 mother who is deceased. As the father of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765\charrsid9524765 infants,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 the applicant is already taking care of them and his access to the first funds will enable him to cater more for their interest. \par \par Therefore having studied the application and having heard Mr. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13960825\charrsid9524765 Vincent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 Kamugisha counsel for the applicant I am satisfied that this is a proper case for grant of a guardianship order as it will be in the best interest of the infants in regard t o their welfare. The order of guardian is accordingly granted to the applicant in respect of the two infants to enable him access the trust funds for their use. \par Eldad Mwangusya \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 JUDGE \par Court: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 I will be away for a criminal session opening in Mbarara on 22/11/2005. The Assistant Registrar (Family) is directed to deliver this ruling to the parties on 22/11/2005. \par \par Eldad Mwangusya \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 JUDGE \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 17/11/2005 \par \par 22/11/2005 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 Mugero Christopher/applicant present. \par Vicent Kamugisha absent (counsel). \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6427308\charrsid9524765 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6427308\charrsid9524765 Court: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 Ruling }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13960825\charrsid9524765 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6559245\charrsid9524765 elieved}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6427308\charrsid9524765 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6427308\charrsid9524765 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid14363768\charrsid9524765 John O. E. Arutu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6427308\charrsid9524765 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid14363768\charrsid9524765 REGISTRAR FAMILY \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid14363768\charrsid9524765 22/11/2005 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9524765 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9524765 \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid4527985\charrsid9524765 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA \par IN THE HIGH COURT OF UGANDA AT KAMPALA \par FAMILY CAUSE NO. 50 OF 2005 \par IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP OF DUNCAN MUGERO WAMPANDE AND MARTHA MUGERO NABIRYE (MINORS) BY MUGERO CHRISTOPHER (APPLICANT) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9524765 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid4527985\charrsid9524765 BEFORE: HON. MR. JUSTICE ELDAD MWANGUSYA: \par \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9524765 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid4527985\charrsid9524765 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS: \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 21/10/2005 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid4527985\charrsid9524765 The applicant is in court without his counsel. \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid4527985\charrsid9524765 Applicant (Mr. Mugero Christopher): \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid4527985\charrsid9524765 My lawyer is indisposed. I pray for another date. \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid4527985\charrsid9524765 Court: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 Application adjourned to 10/11/2005 at 9.00 a.m. for he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6559245\charrsid9524765 a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 ring.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid4527985\charrsid9524765 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 \par Eldad Mwangusya \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 JUDGE \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 21/10/2005 \par \par 10/11/2005 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 Mr. Kamugisha Vicent for the applicant. \par The applicant is in court with one of the minors. \par The second minor is not in court. \par Ms. Nakibuka court clerk. \par \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 Court: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 This application cannot be heard in absence of one of the minors. Adjourned to 14/11/2005 at 9.00 a.m. for hearing. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10117316\charrsid9524765 Eldad Mwangusya \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10117316\charrsid9524765 JUDGE \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10117316\charrsid9524765 10/11/2005 \par 14/11/2005 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10117316\charrsid9524765 Mr. Vicent Kamugisha counsel for the applicant. \par The applicant is in court together with the two infants. \par Ms. Marriam Nakibuka court clerk. \par \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10117316\charrsid9524765 Mr. Vicent Kamugisha: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10117316\charrsid9524765 This application is brought under O.48 Rules 1,2 and 3 of CPR and S.98 of CPA and S.33 of Judicature Act. \par \par The applicant is seeking for orders to be appointed a legal guardian }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 of Duncan Mugero Wampande who is aged 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6559245\charrsid9524765 3}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 years and Martha Mugero Nabirye }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6559245\charrsid9524765 7 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 years. The application is on the ground that he is the biological father of the two infants. The infants mother is deceased. The applicant takes care of their needs. The applicant has annexed affidavits of infants birth certificate. \par \par Under para 4 of applicants affidavit he deposes that their mother left some money in trust for them and he has been advised that to access it he requires a guardianship. I have communication from the Bank of Uganda that the trustee f}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6559245\charrsid9524765 unds can only be accessed by a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 guardian not an administrator of the estate. \par I pray that a guardianship order be granted to the father of the infants to enable him access their funds for their needs. \par I so pray. \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 Court: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 Ruling to be delivered on 22/11/2005 at 9.00 a.m. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 Eldad Mwangusya}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7041889\charrsid9524765 \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 JUDGE \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11345119\charrsid9524765 14/11/2005}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid4527985\charrsid9524765 \par }}