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HC: Family Division (Uganda)

The Family Division was created in  April 2005 as a division of the high court that handles: Administration causes, Family causes, (Adoption, Guardianship, Affiliation/maintenance), Miscellaneous causes, Miscellaneous applications, Civil appeals, Civil suits, Originating summons, Civil revisions and Divorce cases.

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May 2015
Nyaika v Attorney General & Ors (Miscellaneous Application No. 175 of 2014) [2015] UGHCFD 35 (21 May 2015)
Temporary injunction refused where applicant showed triable issues but failed to prove irreparable harm or identify status quo.
Civil procedure – interim relief – temporary injunction – requirements: pending suit, prima facie case, irreparable injury, preservation of status quo (Order 41 CPR). Evidence – need to demonstrate irreparable harm not atonable by damages and to identify the specific state of affairs or property to be preserved. Estate administration – disputes over letters of administration and alleged alienation of estate property as subject of interim relief.
 21 May 2015
In Re: Kyeyune Kigongo & Ors (all infants) (Family Cause 143 of 2012) [2015] UGHCFD 14 (19 May 2015)
Mother appointed guardian and authorized to sell jointly‑held land as being in the minors’ best interests.
Family law – Guardianship – Appointment of parent as guardian and authorization to dispose of property held jointly with minors – Best interests of the child paramount; children’s wishes where of understanding age relevant. Jurisdiction – High Court’s inherent and statutory powers to grant guardianship and authorise disposal of minors’ property.
 19 May 2015
In Re: Mark Siduda (an infant) (Family Cause 213 of 2014) [2015] UGHCFD 13 (18 May 2015)
A court appointed a child's mother guardian to authorize sale of jointly-held land as being in the child's best interests.
Children law – guardianship – appointment of guardian to authorize disposal of minor's land; best interests of the child; weight of minor's assent; High Court's inherent jurisdiction.
 18 May 2015