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Byoleko Robert Mutazindwa and Another v Rehema Turyakira Omar (Miscellaneous Application No. 1188 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 137 (14 July 2025)
The High Court granted a stay of execution pending appeal, finding the applicants had standing when filed, faced imminent execution, and would risk substantial loss.
Nyanzi v Kitonsi (misc. Applic. no. 2702/2024) [2025] UGHCLD 131 (9 July 2025)
The court found that while the principle against punishing a litigant for the mistakes of counsel is established, it is not absolute. The Applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient diligence in following up his intended appeal after judgment was delivered. There was a significant gap between the filing of the notice of appeal and subsequent action, with no evidence of regular follow-up or engagement with counsel. The court held that both the Applicant and his former counsel were guilty of dilatory and negligent conduct. Given the lack of sufficient cause and the indolence displayed, the court…
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Ssebaggala v Kampala Capital City Authority and Kampala District Land Board (CIVIL SUIT NO. 1033 OF 2018) [2025] UGHC 230 (25 April 2025)
The High Court held that Plot 17A was an access road, found the plaintiff had no valid interest in the land, and ordered cancellation of his title.
Marihera v Mwesigwa and 3 Others (Civil Appeal 52 of 2017) [2024] UGHCLD 201 (31 July 2024)
The High Court upheld a finding that an access road existed on the suit land, rejected the appellant’s challenge, and dismissed the appeal with costs.
Nestiya v Mutebi (Civil Appeal 37 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 370 (24 May 2024)
The High Court set aside a land trespass judgment and ordered a retrial after finding the trial magistrate relied on improper locus in quo evidence from a new witness.
Nankya v Lutaya (Originating Summons 1 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 100 (16 April 2024)
The High Court found that the respondent unlawfully encroached on an access road reserved for the applicant and ordered removal of barriers, damages, costs, and a permanent injunction.
Kanyamaishwa & Another v Kiromba (Civil Appeal 35 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 60 (21 February 2024)
The High Court allowed an appeal over a land access dispute, holding that the respondent’s original easement by long use was replaced by an agreed alternative access road.
Kamulegeya Mugisha v Kampala Capital City Authority and Another (Civil Suit 174 of 2019) [2023] UGHCLD 371 (30 October 2023)
The 1st defendant breached its statutory duty by failing to approve the plaintiff's building plans after receiving modified submissions and not making a decision within the statutory period, leaving the plaintiff without alternative remedies. The refusal to approve was conditioned on the plaintiff providing an additional 2.1 metres for an access road to the 2nd defendant, but the 2nd defendant failed to acquire and pay for the strip as agreed. The court found no evidence of fraud by the 2nd defendant, as his complaint was made in good faith and the omission of certain information did not amou…
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Mulira v Mugisa-Kamulegeya (CIVIL REVISION NO 10 OF 2017) [2020] UGHCCD 30 (10 January 2020)
The High Court dismissed a revision application, holding that a magistrate’s court had correctly struck out the suit as res judicata under the Civil Procedure Act.
Byaruhanga V Okullu Silver Cohens & Another (Civil Appeal No. 34 of 2008) [2019] UGCA 2021 (19 September 2019)
The Court of Appeal upheld a judgment finding that the appellant had blocked a planned access road serving the respondents’ plots and dismissed the appeal.
