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Civil Procedure [2024] UGHCCD 158

Ziruntusa v Mbabazi and 3 Others

Ziruntusa v Mbabazi and 3 Others (Civil Suit 352 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 158 (11 October 2024)

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.

  • Constructive Trust
  • Oral Contracts
  • Breach Of Trust
  • Recovery Of Money
  • Romantic Relationships
  • Damages
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Civil Procedure [2021] UGCommC 132

Gatete v Rutajengwa and Another

Gatete v Rutajengwa and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 505 of 2013) [2021] UGCommC 132 (29 October 2021)

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.

  • Review Of Judgment
  • Error Apparent On Record
  • Constructive Trust
  • Ownership Of Property
  • Removal Of Caveats
  • Review-of-judgment
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Civil Procedure [2005] UGCommC 29

Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd v Joseph Aine and Ors (HCT-00-CC-MA 305 of 2005)

Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd v Joseph Aine and Ors (HCT-00-CC-MA 305 of 2005) [2005] UGCommC 29 (19 June 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.

  • Temporary Injunction
  • Constructive Trust
  • Fraudulent Transfer
  • Ownership Dispute
  • Temporary-injunction
  • Civil-procedure
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Commercial And Corporate [2002] UGHC 42

D.K Construction Co. Ltd & Anor v Barclays Bank of Uganda Ltd

D.K Construction Co. Ltd & Anor v Barclays Bank of Uganda Ltd (Civil Suit No. 644 of 2000) [2002] UGHC 42 (9 March 2002)

The High Court held that the plaintiff companies were used as conduits for fraud, pierced the corporate veil, and dismissed the suit.

  • Lifting Corporate Veil
  • Constructive Trust
  • Fraudulent Transactions
  • Beneficial Ownership
  • Banking Liability
  • Lifting-corporate-veil
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Commercial And Corporate [2001] UGHC 112

D.K Construction Co. Limited & Another v Barclays Bank Uganda Limited

D.K Construction Co. Limited & Another v Barclays Bank Uganda Limited (Civil Suit 644 of 2000) [2001] UGHC 112 (17 August 2001)

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.

  • Lifting Corporate Veil
  • Constructive Trust
  • Fraudulent Transactions
  • Beneficial Ownership
  • Lifting-corporate-veil
  • Constructive-trust
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Land And Property [1993] UGHC 37

Haji Bumbakali v Wandera and 2 Others

Haji Bumbakali v Wandera and 2 Others (Civil Suit 655 of 1981) [1993] UGHC 37 (24 March 1993)

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…

  • Ownership Of Kibanja
  • Succession Of Property
  • Constructive Trust
  • Eviction
  • Retention Of Property
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Land And Property [1993] UGHC 35

Bumbakali v Wandera & 2 Others

Bumbakali v Wandera & 2 Others (Civil Suit 655 of 1981) [1993] UGHC 35 (6 January 1993)

The High Court held that the disputed kibanja belonged to the deceased Mary Grace Nayiga, not the plaintiff, and dismissed the suit.

  • Ownership Of Kibanja
  • Succession To Land
  • Constructive Trust
  • Eviction
  • Retention Of Property
  • Land-ownership
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