Mugabi v Attorney General and Another
Mugabi v Attorney General and Another (Civil Suit 657 of 1999) [2023] UGHCLD 199 (29 June 2023)
The court found that the plaintiff failed to prove that his caveat was withdrawn fraudulently or without his consent, as there was no contrary evidence and the withdrawal was presented by International Credit Bank. The plaintiff admitted signing the transfer forms for the suit land, and there was no credible evidence of duress or coercion beyond his own assertions. The police acted lawfully in arresting the plaintiff on suspicion of obtaining money by false pretences, as the dispute was not purely civil and involved criminal allegations. No evidence was adduced to establish conspiracy or frau…
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- Caveat Withdrawal
- Fraudulent Transfer
- Vicarious Liability
- Remedies For Wrongful Arrest
- Conspiracy
- Breach Of Contract