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Ronald Muzito and Another v Godfrey Kahuma and Another (Civil Suit No. 824 of 2020) [2025] UGHCLD 62 (7 May 2025)
The High Court of Uganda held that the plaintiffs proved a land-financed construction arrangement and were entitled to vacant possession of the lower part of the land.
Twesigye v Cairo Bank Limited (Civil Suit 70 of 2017) [2024] UGCommC 72 (31 January 2024)
The High Court found Cairo Bank Limited breached a land sale contract by failing to deliver vacant possession, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Okao v Opio (Civil Appeal 6 of 2007) [2023] UGHC 426 (22 November 2023)
The court found that the appellant breached the contract of sale by delivering a tipper lorry with undisclosed and unrepaired defects, contrary to the agreement and the respondent's reasonable expectations for commercial use. The respondent inspected the vehicle and identified faults, which the appellant undertook to repair but failed to do. Upon delivery, the vehicle remained defective, and the respondent promptly rejected it and returned it to the appellant. Under the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act, the respondent was entitled to examine the goods and refuse acceptance if they did…
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Nsereko and Another v Kanjeyo and Another (HCCS 702 of 2021) [2023] UGHCLD 350 (27 October 2023)
The High Court held that a land sale contract was frustrated by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, ordered a refund of the purchase price, and declined damages.
Dr. Amegovu Timothy & Asire Betty v Universal Inter Link Co. (U) Ltd & Opio Tonny (Civil Suit 11 of 2020) [2023] UGHC 195 (22 August 2023)
The High Court awarded the buyers UGX 28 million, general damages, exemplary damages, interest, and costs after a vehicle sale and transfer dispute.
Tuusah v Kamoga (Civil Suit No. 23 of 2015) [2023] UGHC 18 (23 January 2023)
High Court partly allowed a sale-of-vehicle claim, awarding the plaintiff UGX 7,265,000 and the defendant UGX 8,000,000 in general damages for fraud.
Baruga alias Baruga Ali v Nassozi (Civil Suits No.446 of 2011) [2020] UGHCLD 17 (29 September 2020)
The High Court found that the plaintiff acquired an equitable interest in five acres of estate land, ordered transfer, injunction, damages, and costs.
Ahumuza v Butungiro & Another (CIVIL SUIT NO. 449 OF 2018) [2020] UGHCCD 99 (15 May 2020)
The court found that there was an oral contract of sale between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant for the motor vehicle, evidenced by the conduct of the parties and the payments made by the 1st defendant. The plaintiff failed to prove that the 1st defendant was his employee or that the sums paid were for timber rather than the vehicle. The plaintiff's delay in reporting the alleged theft and lack of employment records undermined his credibility. The 1st defendant's evidence of payment, including the sum paid to the original owner to retrieve the logbook, was accepted. The court held that th…
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Adman Khan v Stanbic Bank (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 435 of 2013) [2015] UGHCLD 56 (14 October 2015)
The court found that a valid and enforceable contract of sale existed between the plaintiff and the defendant, evidenced by the plaintiff's offer, the defendant's unequivocal acceptance, and the payment of the initial deposit. The defendant's agent lacked authority to unilaterally cancel the contract, and the defendant's subsequent actions, including purported sale to a third party in contravention of a caveat and court order, were unlawful. The plaintiff acquired an equitable interest in the property upon payment of the deposit, and the defendant became trustee in title. The breach by the de…
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Ibero (U) Ltd v Mbale Importers and Exporters Ltd (Civil Appeal 10 of 2007) [2009] UGSC 40 (22 October 2009)
The Supreme Court of Uganda held that the respondent failed to prove delivery of coffee under the contract and that no bailment arose from the Sunday incident.
