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Bikwasirwoha v Musana (HCT-01-CV-MA-0039-2025) [2025] UGHC 554 (14 July 2025)
The High Court declined to find contempt, holding that non-compliance with the land title order was not proved to be wilful and mala fide beyond reasonable doubt.
Mulindwa v Atalyeba (HCT-01-CV-CS-0040-2023) [2025] UGHC 539 (14 July 2025)
The High Court at Fort Portal overruled a preliminary objection and accepted a late defence, holding that substantive justice outweighed the filing default.
The Omukama of Tooro v Kagoro (HCT-01-LD-CR-0006-2017) [2025] UGHC 523 (14 July 2025)
The High Court refused to review its earlier revision ruling, holding that the alleged misapplication of authority and underlying illegality were not errors apparent on the record.
Gyagenda Derrick Sseremba v Pride Microfinance (MDI) Ltd and Najjuma Aisha (Originating Summons No. 1 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 515 (14 July 2025)
The court found that the issues raised in the originating summons, particularly the validity of the sale and allegations of fraud, are contentious and require oral evidence and a full trial. Originating summons procedure is reserved for simple, non-contentious matters and is inappropriate where there are substantial disputes of fact. The matter was therefore improperly brought by originating summons and should proceed as an ordinary suit by plaint. The court exercised its powers to direct that the suit be heard as an ordinary suit, rather than dismissing it, to ensure a full and fair determin…
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Housing Finance Bank v Kiganda Jalia (Miscellaneous Cause No. 12 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 516 (14 July 2025)
The High Court declined to grant vacant possession in a mortgage recovery application, finding disputed liability and insufficient proof of statutory notice service.
Bukenya Deo Sebyala v Nanyunja Harriet (Civil Suit No. 52 of 2019) [2025] UGHCFD 57 (14 July 2025)
The court found that while the defendant did not fraudulently obtain letters of administration, she did fraudulently dispose of estate property by executing a sale agreement without the consent of her co-administrator, the late Cotilda Nakafeero, and by forging the signature of a deceased beneficiary. The law requires co-administrators to act jointly, and any unilateral disposal of estate property is invalid. The fraudulent sale interfered with the interests of the beneficiaries and constituted just cause for revocation of the defendant's letters of administration. The plaintiff was entitled…
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Buu -Lepu Foundation Limited v Lira City Council (Application 15 of 2025) [2025] UGPPDPAAT 16 (14 July 2025)
The Tribunal found that the Respondent's Accounting Officer failed to make and communicate a decision within the statutory ten-day period following receipt of the Applicant's administrative review complaint. Under section 106(8) and 115(2)(b) of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, the Applicant was required to file its application within ten days from the expiry of the period for the Accounting Officer to make a decision. The Tribunal determined that the last permissible day for filing was June 16, 2025, as June 15, 2025, fell on a Sunday. The Applicant filed its applica…
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Muwonge Samson Ashe v Sebwato Isa and Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application 339 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 517 (14 July 2025)
The court found that the applicant failed to serve the notice of motion on the respondents within the mandatory 21-day period prescribed by Order 5 Rule 1(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules, and did not apply for an extension of time within the additional 15-day window allowed by the rules. The applicant's explanation that he was waiting for a physical copy of the endorsed notice was rejected, as the digital copy was available on ECCMIS and could have been served electronically or printed for physical service. The court held that compliance with the service timelines is mandatory, and failure to…
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Katalihwa v Kisoke and Another (HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025) [2025] UGHC 546 (14 July 2025)
The High Court reviewed an earlier ruling for overlooking evidence of pending execution, but refused a stay of execution over taxed costs and eviction.
Uganda v Balyejusa Bruhan Kalyango alias Masiga (HCT-00-CM-0014-2025) [2025] UGHCICD 8 (14 July 2025)
The respondent, having been properly notified of his trial date and bail conditions, deliberately absconded and could not be located despite reasonable efforts by the authorities. His conduct constitutes a voluntary waiver of his right to be present at trial. The High Court, vested with jurisdiction under Article 28(5) of the Constitution and Section 37 of the Judicature Act, is empowered to order that criminal proceedings continue in the respondent's absence to avoid frustration of justice, multiplicity of proceedings, and prejudice to victims, witnesses, and co-accused. The right to a fair…
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