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Turyareeba v Kahangirwe (Civil Appeal 3 of 2017) [2025] UGCA 82 (27 March 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a land dispute appeal, upholding the finding that res judicata was not proved and that the respondent owned the suit land.
Ocira v Okwera (Civil Appeal 217 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 140 (27 March 2025)
The High Court held that a Deputy Registrar lacked jurisdiction to decide an application for leave to appeal, set aside the ruling, and sent the matter to a judge.
Jainson Cables India Private Limited v Akvo International Limited (Miscellaneous Application 2421 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 80 (27 March 2025)
The High Court of Uganda refused to strike out a defence or enter summary judgment, finding the respondent had specifically denied liability and pleaded full payment.
Ocira Denis v Okwera Alex Alias Mukungu (Civil Appeal No. 220 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 530 (27 March 2025)
The High Court held that the Deputy Registrar lacked jurisdiction to hear an application for leave to appeal out of time, because it sought substantive relief reserved for a judge.
Tweheyo v Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) (Miscellaneous Application 143 of 2024) [2025] UGIC 27 (27 March 2025)
The court found that the respondent substantially complied with the conditional order of stay of execution by providing a bank guarantee for the decretal sum, even though it was misaddressed to the Registrar, High Court of Uganda instead of the Registrar, Industrial Court of Uganda. The court held that this was a non-fatal misnomer, as the intention to comply was clear, the correct cause number and details were referenced, and the guarantee was renewed as required. The court relied on the principle that a misnomer does not invalidate a legal document where the intended party is clear, and sub…
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Prince David Wasajja & 2 Others ( Administrators of the Estate of the Sir Edward Mutesa) v Kasasa & Another (Civil Appeal 1 of 2024) [2025] UGSC 14 (27 March 2025)
The Supreme Court held that the express wishes of the testator as set out in clause 4.4 of the will must be respected in decision-making regarding the estate. The will requires that decisions be made by the heiress and any two other executors or executrixes, and this direction overrides the general rule that executors act jointly. The Court distinguished the precedent in Silver Byaruhanga v Emmanuel Ruvugwaho & Another, noting that its requirement for joint action among executors applies specifically to land conveyancing under the Registration of Titles Act, not to general estate administrati…
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Uganda v Ssemuga and Another (Criminal Appeal 18 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 223 (26 March 2025)
High Court appeal on prima facie case, false pretences, personation, and conspiracy. The court upheld the acquittals on those counts but found one reasoning error.
Nabataaya Milicent v Ndaliike Lameka Kivumbi Daniel and Nabasonko Hadijah (Civil Suit No. 125 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 565 (26 March 2025)
The High Court held that estate sales and transfers made without the plaintiff’s consent were illegal, ordered title surrender, and awarded UGX 20 million in damages.
Kyomuhendo (Administratrix of the estate of the late Dr. Musiitwa Mugwanya) v Kiboga District Local Government (Civil Suit 48 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 149 (26 March 2025)
The High Court held that Covid-19 was a compensable scheduled disease under Uganda’s Workers Compensation Act and awarded the widow compensation, damages, interest, and costs.
National Housing and Construction Company v Swatt Security Limited and Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application 2736 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 149 (25 March 2025)
The High Court granted the applicant unconditional leave to defend a summary suit, finding bona fide triable issues over indemnity, set-off, and the claimed balance.
