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Luwedde Victoria and Others v Nassiwa Deborah (Miscellaneous Application No. 459 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 58 (14 July 2025)
The High Court of Uganda granted joinder, adding the applicants as defendants in an estate dispute because they were beneficiaries whose interests could be affected.
Rutaremwa Edward v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 33 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 518 (14 July 2025)
The court found that the applicant, aged 64, qualifies as a person of advanced age, which constitutes an exceptional circumstance under Ugandan law for bail pending appeal. The applicant was sentenced to one year and six months imprisonment and compensation, and has already served over three months, creating a real risk of completing the sentence before the appeal is heard. The applicant exercised his right of appeal, presented substantial sureties, and did not abscond while on bail during trial. The Supreme Court precedent in Arvind Patel vs Uganda was upheld, allowing a combination of two o…
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Kajura v The Estate of the Late Kajura (HCT-01-CV-MA-0064-2025) [2025] UGHC 551 (14 July 2025)
The court found that while the applicant had been extremely dilatory in filing the inventory and final account, the delay was attributable to the complex and protracted process of securing pension benefits and ongoing tax compliance, which constituted sufficient cause in the circumstances. The court exercised its discretion under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act to grant an extension of time, emphasizing the need to ensure substantive justice and protect the beneficiaries' rights. Regarding the renewal of Letters of Administration, the court held that Section 256(4)(c) of the Succession A…
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Letshego Uganda Limited v Kayanja George (Civil Suit No. 188 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 216 (14 July 2025)
The court held that the borrower breached a loan agreement, allowed recovery of the outstanding balance and money had and received, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Rubombora v Estate of the Late Rubombora (HCT-01-CV-MA-0043-2025) [2025] UGHC 537 (14 July 2025)
The High Court extended a grant of letters of administration and time to file a supplementary inventory and final account, citing ongoing estate disputes and beneficiary consent.
Kawongolo Kataswa v Claudine Uwineza (Divorce Cause 3 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 513 (14 July 2025)
The High Court of Uganda dissolved a marriage on grounds of desertion and adultery, granted custody of three children to the petitioner, and allowed the respondent visitation.
Erick Kiggundu v Teddy Kyeyune Kaddu (Civil Application No. 372 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 227 (11 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding the applicant failed to show substantial loss because execution had already been completed.
Sekamwa Livingstone v Kirumira Muhammad (Civil Application No: 1206 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 228 (11 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda granted a stay of execution pending appeal, finding an imminent threat of eviction and that the balance of convenience favored the applicant.
Matovu Lawrence and Another v Lubega Paul and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 4691 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 45 (11 July 2025)
The High Court extended letters of administration for two years and allowed late filing of an estate inventory, finding sufficient cause due to pending litigation and beneficiary consent.
Prof. Murindwa Rutanga v Makerere University (Civil Application No. 55 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 229 (11 July 2025)
The respondent failed to comply with the mandatory procedural requirements by not filing an affidavit in reply, written submissions, or a memorandum of appeal within the prescribed time. The court found that this omission constituted material non-compliance with its directions and the rules governing appeals. The failure to take essential steps to prosecute the appeal rendered the notice of appeal incompetent and an abuse of court process. The court relied on established case law and procedural rules to conclude that the notice of appeal should be struck out, as the respondent did not fulfill…
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