Sempangi v Babu Francis and 7 Others
Sempangi v Babu Francis and 7 Others (Civil Suit No. 416 of 2013) [2021] UGHCLD 130 (9 September 2021)
The court found that the plaintiff's lease expired in 1992 and was not renewed or extended, and there was no credible evidence of a lawful 99-year extension. The purported extension was found to be a forgery, as confirmed by the Commissioner Land Registration. The plaintiff failed to comply with the building covenant, which was a condition precedent for automatic renewal. Upon expiry, the land reverted to the lessor, who lawfully leased it to the 1st defendant. The plaintiff, having no subsisting legal interest or locus standi, could not challenge subsequent transfers or claim relief. Even if…
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- Leasehold Title
- Fraudulent Transfer
- Locus Standi
- Building Covenants
- Public Land Allocation