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Land And Property [2024] UGHC 848

Natukunda v Friday

Natukunda v Friday (Civil Appeal 5 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 848 (29 August 2024)

The High Court partly allowed a civil appeal over cohabitation property, finding the respondent proved only a 30% share and ordering each party to bear own costs.

  • Cohabitation Property Disputes
  • Contribution To Property
  • Division Of Matrimonial Property
  • Costs In Family Matters
  • Cohabitation-property-disputes
  • Contribution-to-property
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Family And Children [2023] UGHC 364

Musoke v Nakku

Musoke v Nakku (Civil Appeal 15 of 2019) [2023] UGHC 364 (9 May 2023)

The High Court upheld a 70/30 division of matrimonial property in Masaka, finding that both spouses contributed directly and indirectly to the Kirumba B property.

  • Matrimonial Property Distribution
  • Contribution To Property
  • Dissolution Of Marriage
  • Non Monetary Contribution
  • Matrimonial-property
  • Property-division
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Land And Property [2023] UGHCLD 83

Bugembe v Namutebi

Bugembe v Namutebi (Civil Appeal No. 35 of 2020) [2023] UGHCLD 83 (31 March 2023)

The appellate court found that the respondent made both monetary and non-monetary contributions to the development of the suit property. The evidence, including the sale of her inherited Kibanja land and her domestic work, was consistent and credible. The law recognizes such contributions, even in the absence of formal marriage, as conferring proprietary interests. The course of dealing between the parties demonstrated joint ownership as tenants in common. The trial magistrate's decision to award equal shares was supported by both the facts and applicable legal principles. The appeal was dism…

  • Kibanja Interest
  • Cohabitation Property Rights
  • Contribution To Property
  • Joint Ownership
  • Evidence Evaluation
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Family And Children [2023] UGHCFD 79

Sekindi v Kaumba

Sekindi v Kaumba (Civil Suit 267 of 2017) [2023] UGHCFD 79 (27 March 2023)

The High Court held that the Muyenga property was jointly owned and should be shared equally, while the Luwero land remained the plaintiff’s inheritance but its developments were shared.

  • Matrimonial Property
  • Joint Ownership
  • Division Of Property
  • Contribution To Property
  • Res Judicata
  • Inheritance Rights
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Family And Children [2020] UGHCCD 178

Batesaki v Saida aka Asiimwe Margret

Batesaki v Saida aka Asiimwe Margret (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 141 OF 2016) [2020] UGHCCD 178 (11 June 2020)

The High Court allowed an appeal over a disputed house, held it was matrimonial property, set aside the trial decision, and ordered eviction and damages.

  • Matrimonial Property
  • Ownership Dispute
  • Evidence Evaluation
  • Contribution To Property
  • Matrimonial-property
  • Property-ownership-dispute
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Civil Procedure [2018] UGHC 36

Katuramu v Katuramu

Katuramu v Katuramu (Miscellaneous Application 26 of 2017) [2018] UGHC 36 (10 September 2018)

The High Court refused to review a consent judgment declaring Katumba land family land, finding no mistake of fact, no abuse of process, and dismissing the application with costs.

  • Review Of Consent Judgment
  • Matrimonial Property Definition
  • Family Land Declaration
  • Mistake Of Fact
  • Contribution To Property
  • Abuse Of Court Process
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Civil Procedure [2018] UGHCLD 55

Katuramu v Katuramu (Hct – 01 – Cv – Ma No. 026 of 2017)

Katuramu v Katuramu (Hct – 01 – Cv – Ma No. 026 of 2017) [2018] UGHCLD 55 (10 September 2018)

The High Court refused to review a consent judgment declaring land family land, finding no mistake of fact or sufficient cause and dismissing the application with costs.

  • Review Of Judgments
  • Consent Judgment
  • Matrimonial Property
  • Family Land Definition
  • Contribution To Property
  • Abuse Of Court Process
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