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Buryahika and 2 Others v Hoima Sugar Limited and 7 Others (Civil Suit No. 20 of 2015) [2022] UGHCCRD 21 (6 May 2022)
The High Court dismissed a land dispute suit, finding it res judicata after an earlier case had determined ownership and the plaintiffs’ lack of interest in the land.
Atugonza v Attorney General (HCT-12-CV-LD-0079 OF 2014) [2017] UGHCLD 98 (8 November 2017)
The High Court found that government agents trespassed on the plaintiff’s customary land, destroyed property, and evicted him without compensation.
Rwendeire & 2 Ors v Rift Valley Railways (Uganda) Ltd & Anor (Civil Suit No. 306 of 2008) [2015] UGHCLD 66 (17 March 2015)
The High Court held that the 1st and 3rd plaintiffs were bona fide occupants, found the eviction unlawful, and awarded general damages and costs.
Muhwezi Jackson v Uganda (HIGH COURT CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 10 OF 2008) (HIGH COURT CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 10 OF 2008) [2008] UGHC 11 (1 December 2008)
The High Court found that the complainant, Nakiberu, had a genuine customary interest (kibanja) in the land, which was not disputed by the appellant. The destruction of her property was found to be both unlawful and willful, as it was carried out without a court order and with deliberate intent. The appellant, as the registered proprietor, was implicated through strong circumstantial evidence, including threats of eviction and disregard of warnings from the Administrator-General. The court rejected the appellant's reliance on section 7 of the Penal Code Act, holding that the presence of fraud…
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