Uganda Case Law

Naggayi v Lwanga

Naggayi v Lwanga (Civil Appeal No. 30 of 2019) [2021] UGHCCD 200 (22 October 2021)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 30 of 2019

Judge

Katamba Nkwanga, J

The appeal partially succeeded on the ground that the trial Magistrate erred by allowing the Respondent to proceed on a counterclaim introduced in an amendment to the written statement of defence without leave of court. However, the evidence, including sale agreements, survey reports, and mediation proceedings, established that the Respondent is the rightful owner of the suit kibanja. The Appellant's claim failed due to lack of sufficient proof of ownership and inconsistencies regarding boundaries and landlord identity. The award of general damages to the Respondent was set aside, but the Res…

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• Kibanja Ownership
• Trespass To Land
• Counterclaim Procedure
• Survey Evidence
• Capacity To Sue
• Boundaries Dispute

Bintubizibu v Sekibamu

Bintubizibu v Sekibamu (Civil Appeal 9 of 2019) [2021] UGHCLD 472 (22 July 2021)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal 9 of 2019

Judge

Ojok, J

The High Court allowed a land appeal, finding the appellant had proved occupation and earlier kibanja interest, while the respondent’s evidence on ownership and boundaries was contradictory.

• Kibanja Ownership
• Trespass To Land
• Sale Of Unregistered Land
• Boundaries Dispute
• Evidence Evaluation
• Land-disputes