Ziruntusa v Mbabazi and 3 Others (Civil Suit 352 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 158 (11 October 2024)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit 352 of 2020
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J
The High Court dismissed a claim for recovery of money allegedly sent for investments, finding no proven trust or enforceable oral contract and treating the relationship as romantic.
Gatete v Rutajengwa and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 505 of 2013) [2021] UGCommC 132 (29 October 2021)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 505 of 2013
Judges
Zeija, PJ
The High Court of Uganda reviewed an earlier judgment, finding contradictory conclusions on property ownership and a constructive trust, and set aside the respondents' remedies.
Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd v Joseph Aine and Ors (HCT-00-CC-MA 305 of 2005) [2005] UGCommC 29 (19 June 2005)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
HCT-00-CC-MA 305 of 2005
The High Court of Uganda dismissed Stanbic Bank’s application for a temporary injunction over buses allegedly linked to fraud, finding no proof of danger to the property.
D.K Construction Co. Limited & Another v Barclays Bank Uganda Limited (Civil Suit 644 of 2000) [2001] UGHC 112 (17 August 2001)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit 644 of 2000
Judges
Byamugisha, j
The High Court held that two plaintiff companies were used as conduits for fraud and pierced the corporate veil. The suit was dismissed and the bank kept the disputed money.
Haji Bumbakali v Wandera and 2 Others (Civil Suit 655 of 1981) [1993] UGHC 37 (24 March 1993)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit 655 of 1981
Judge
Tsekooko, J
The court found, based on the evidence of the vendor and corroborating witnesses, that the disputed kibanja was purchased by the late Mary Grace Nayiga and not by the plaintiff. The original sale agreement in the plaintiff's name was destroyed and replaced by a valid agreement in Nayiga's name, who provided the consideration. The developments on the land, including the house, were made by Nayiga, and any contribution by the plaintiff was negligible. The plaintiff did not have a valid marriage to Nayiga, nor did he reside in the house immediately prior to her death, and thus had no legal or au…