Uganda Case Law

Ssembusi Matia v Kato Dungu Lennox Protese

Ssembusi Matia v Kato Dungu Lennox Protese (Miscellaneous Cause No. 10 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 572 (18 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 10 of 2025

Judge

Deepa Verma, J

The Respondent failed to demonstrate any caveatable interest in the suit land and did not respond to statutory notices or court process. The Applicant's evidence, including proof of purchase, registration, and unencumbered title, remained unchallenged. The caveat was lodged without lawful or reasonable cause, and the Respondent's refusal to participate in proceedings further justified its removal. The Applicant suffered inconvenience and prejudice due to the caveat, warranting an award of general damages. The court exercised its discretion under the Registration of Titles Act and Civil Proced…

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• Caveats On Land
• Removal Of Caveat
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Compensation For Unlawful Caveat

Mugerwa Abbas v Wamala Solomon Kanyoma and Others

Mugerwa Abbas v Wamala Solomon Kanyoma and Others (Miscellaneous Cause 33 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 491 (6 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 33 of 2024

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The High Court at Luwero removed a caveat over land at Kiumpa, finding the respondents had not proved any current caveatable interest or filed suit to support their claim.

• Caveats On Land
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Removal Of Caveat
• Registration Of Titles
• Estate Administration
• Caveat-removal

Bukoyo Jaggery Mill Limited v Co-operative Bank Ltd (In Liquidation) and Sil Investments Ltd

Bukoyo Jaggery Mill Limited v Co-operative Bank Ltd (In Liquidation) and Sil Investments Ltd (Civil Suit No. 305 of 2019) [2025] UGCommC 189 (26 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 305 of 2019

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court held that the defendants unlawfully lodged a caveat and advertised the plaintiff’s land for sale, finding no valid loan agreement or authority.

• Fraudulent Mortgage
• Company Directors Authority
• Caveats On Land
• Loan Agreements
• Limitation Periods
• Title Recovery

State Wide Insurance Company Limited v Kisozi Complex (U) Limited and Others (MISC.APP NO.016 OF 2025)

State Wide Insurance Company Limited v Kisozi Complex (U) Limited and Others (MISC.APP NO.016 OF 2025) [2025] UGHC 311 (20 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

MISC.APP NO.016 OF 2025

Judge

Alividza, J

The court found that the applicant demonstrated a prima facie case with triable issues in the main suit regarding ownership and alleged fraudulent transfer of the suit property. The applicant showed a likelihood of suffering irreparable harm if the caveats were removed, as this would allow the respondents to dispose of the land before the main suit is determined, and damages would not be an adequate remedy. The balance of convenience favored the applicant, as maintaining the status quo would not cause injustice to the respondents. The court emphasized that the purpose of a temporary injunctio…

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• Temporary Injunctions
• Caveats On Land
• Fraudulent Transfer Of Title
• Irreparable Injury
• Balance Of Convenience

Marian Ali Farah v Orono Andrew

Marian Ali Farah v Orono Andrew (Civil Suit No. 0067 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 425 (7 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 0067 of 2022

Judge

Kaweesa, J

The court found that an interlocutory judgment had been entered against the Defendant, and in the absence of an application to set aside that judgment, the Defendant lacked locus to be heard in the matter. The court further held that the matter was not moot because the Defendant remained in possession of the property and had lodged a caveat, and the Plaintiff's claims for eviction, damages, and costs were still live issues. Finally, the court determined that the plaint disclosed a cause of action as the Plaintiff claimed a right in the property, alleged its violation by the Defendant, and sou…

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• Locus Standi
• Mootness
• Cause Of Action
• Caveats On Land
• Letters Of Administration

Dr. Joseph Tindyebwa v Amiina Christine

Dr. Joseph Tindyebwa v Amiina Christine (Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 350 (10 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2023

Judge

Emokor, J

The High Court held that the respondent beneficiary had a caveatable interest in estate land and refused to lift the caveat. The application was dismissed with costs.

• Caveats On Land
• Beneficiary Rights
• Administration Of Estates
• Registration Of Titles
• Joint Ownership
• Removal Of Caveat

Roukia Kamugisha and Others v Denise Marie Emile Jaspers and Others

Roukia Kamugisha and Others v Denise Marie Emile Jaspers and Others (Civil Suit 3 of 2021) [2025] UGHC 357 (10 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 3 of 2021

Judge

Emokor, J

The High Court at Kabale has jurisdiction to hear the suit concerning the estate of William H. B. F Kamugisha, including property situated in Kampala, as the High Court's jurisdiction is not territorially limited by statute and the estate comprises properties in multiple locations. Section 33 of the Judicature Act mandates the avoidance of multiplicity of suits, allowing the court to determine all matters in controversy. The amended plaint discloses a cause of action against the sixth defendant, as the plaintiffs, being beneficiaries, have their rights affected by the caveat lodged by the six…

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• Territorial Jurisdiction
• Cause Of Action
• Probate And Administration
• Caveats On Land
• Multiplicity Of Suits
• Beneficiary Rights

Kiggundu v Kamoga and Another (MISC. CAUSE NO. 0118 OF 2024)

Kiggundu v Kamoga and Another (MISC. CAUSE NO. 0118 OF 2024) [2025] UGHC 168 (22 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

MISC. CAUSE NO. 0118 OF 2024

Judge

Nabakooza, J

The court found that the 1st Respondent failed to demonstrate a caveatable interest in the suit land at the time of lodging the caveat. The only evidence presented was a deed of donation from 1983, with no substantiation of tenancy by occupancy or proof of adverse interest. The Respondent did not provide evidence of destruction of crops or compensation, nor did he establish a proprietary or quasi-proprietary claim. The court held that limitation issues could not be determined in this application, as they pertain to suits for recovery of land, not caveat applications. The preliminary objection…

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• Caveats On Land
• Limitation Periods
• Tenancy By Occupancy
• Powers Of Attorney
• Compensation For Wrongful Caveat

Mbaguta Innocent Twebaze v Nkugwa Rose and Others

Mbaguta Innocent Twebaze v Nkugwa Rose and Others (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 0321 OF 2024) [2025] UGHC 241 (21 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 0321 OF 2024

Judge

Kazaarwe, J

The High Court dismissed an application to review its prior land-order, holding that counsel’s failure to peruse documents already on record was not a ground for review.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Caveats On Land
• Discovery Of New Evidence
• Procedural Fairness
• Review-of-court-orders
• Land-caveats

Nassanga v Makula

Nassanga v Makula (Miscellaneous Application 1382 of 2024) [2024] UGHCFD 83 (29 November 2024)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1382 of 2024

The court found that while beneficiary caveats are protected under the law to safeguard interests in estate property, their continued existence must not frustrate the administrator's statutory duty to distribute the estate. The Respondent's caveats were being used to circumvent a prior court decision upholding the Applicant's authority as administrator and ordering distribution of the estate. The Respondent had not initiated any legal proceedings to challenge the administration or the parentage of another beneficiary, nor provided sufficient grounds for maintaining the caveats. The caveats we…

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• Estate Administration
• Caveats On Land
• Letters Of Administration
• Beneficiary Rights
• Distribution Of Estate
• Fiduciary Duties