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Kissa v Chesang (Civil Appeal 56 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 50 (19 February 2025)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, upholding the finding that the respondent was the lawful owner and not a trespasser, and confirming costs against the appellant.
Kebirungi v Mireku (Civil Suit 184 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 30 (18 February 2025)
The High Court found WhatsApp messages posted in a class group were defamatory and awarded the plaintiff UGX 5,000,000 general damages and UGX 500,000 exemplary damages.
Bwamable David v Jane Tibakunirwa Maswento (Criminal Sessions Case 3 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 401 (18 February 2025)
The consent of the Chief Magistrate under Regulation 58(3) of the Local Council Courts Regulations does not constitute an order or decree within the meaning of the Civil Procedure Act and is therefore not appealable to the High Court. The Chief Magistrate's role is limited to granting or refusing consent for execution of the Local Council Court judgment, not issuing substantive orders. The appeal is incompetent because there is no appealable order or decree from the Chief Magistrate; any challenge to the merits of the Local Council Court judgment must be pursued through the appropriate statut…
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Baluku Alai Juma v Thembo Wilson Mugoha (Criminal Session 6 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 400 (18 February 2025)
The appeal succeeded in part because the lower court erred by relying on a purchase agreement that was never formally admitted in evidence, thereby denying the Defendant a fair opportunity to challenge its authenticity and admissibility. The Plaintiff's case was premised on ownership by virtue of purchase, but neither the original nor a properly admitted copy of the purchase agreement was produced. The lower court's reliance on this document, despite its questionable authenticity and lack of formal admission, meant the Plaintiff failed to discharge the burden of proof. The appellate court set…
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Uganda v Odaga and Another (Criminal Sessions Case 61 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 119 (18 February 2025)
The High Court of Uganda convicted two accused persons of murder, relying on circumstantial evidence, the last-seen doctrine, and their flight after the killing.
Nantenge v Tropical Bank Limited (Civil Suit 483 of 2017) [2025] UGCommC 31 (18 February 2025)
The High Court partly upheld a land mortgage dispute, finding valid spousal consent for some plots, but no valid mortgage for one plot and trespass by the bank.
Osman v Dramadri & 5 Others (Civil Appeal 54 of 2018) [2025] UGCA 53 (18 February 2025)
Second appeal over land limitation and adverse possession. The Court of Appeal held the claim was time-barred and dismissed the appeal with costs.
Yako Bank Uganda Limited v Gidudu (Civil Revision 9 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 35 (18 February 2025)
The High Court set aside a temporary injunction from the Chief Magistrate’s Court, holding that the underlying mortgage dispute and relief sought exceeded the court’s pecuniary jurisdiction.
Kibirige v Yako Bank Uganda Limited & Another (Civil Application 148 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 55 (18 February 2025)
The application for extension of time to apply for leave to appeal is barred by law under Order 22 Rule 60 of the Civil Procedure Rules, which renders orders made in objector proceedings conclusive and not subject to appeal. The only remedy available to a party aggrieved by such an order is to institute a separate suit to establish rights in the attached property. The applicant's actions amounted to inordinate delay and dilatory conduct, and the application constituted an abuse of court process, as the same issues were already pending before the Family Division of the High Court in a separate…
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Awaka & Another v Uganda Wildlife Authority (Civil Appeal 96 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 54 (18 February 2025)
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