Uganda Case Law

Mayanja & Another v Tembo & 2 Others

Mayanja & Another v Tembo & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1084 of 2024) [2024] UGHCFD 74 (16 October 2024)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1084 of 2024

Judge

Nagawa, J

The court found that the 1st Respondent, as administrator of the estate, had knowledge of the court's lawful order for exhumation and DNA testing, was present when it was issued, and possessed the authority to execute it. Her failure to obtain family consent and implement the order, despite attempts and excuses, constituted willful defiance and contempt. The 2nd and 3rd Respondents were not parties to the original proceedings, lacked timely knowledge of the order, and ultimately granted consent after family consultation; thus, they were exonerated. The court emphasized that disagreement or pr…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Administration Of Estates
• Letters Of Administration
• Paternity Testing
• Court Orders Enforcement

Ssekubwa v Tinkasimire & 7 Others

Ssekubwa v Tinkasimire & 7 Others (Miscellaneous Application 896 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 174 (27 June 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 896 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court dismissed an application to strike out a plaint, holding that the applicant lacked locus standi because he had not yet been formally joined as a party.

• Locus Standi
• Striking Out Pleadings
• Frivolous And Vexatious Suits
• Land Ownership Disputes
• Amendment Of Plaint
• Court Orders Enforcement

Musoke and 3 Others v Ssali

Musoke and 3 Others v Ssali (Miscellaneous Application 774 of 2022) [2023] UGHCFD 178 (27 September 2023)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 774 of 2022

Judge

Nagawa, J

The court found that a lawful order was issued on 14th July 2022 requiring the respondent to surrender three certificates of title belonging to the estate of the late Kibikyo Suleman. The respondent had knowledge of the order, as evidenced by correspondence from his counsel and his own affidavit. Despite this, the respondent failed to comply, raising excuses such as pending applications for review and stay, and alleging the titles were no longer in existence. The court held that none of these excuses justified non-compliance, as the respondent had the ability to retrieve the titles from the l…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Administration Of Estates
• Court Orders Enforcement
• General Damages

Nalongo Estates Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority and Another

Nalongo Estates Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority and Another (Miscellaneous Application 309 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 243 (14 August 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 309 of 2023

Judge

Nkonge, J

The court found that both respondents failed to comply with its clear and unchallenged orders regarding the conduct of a joint survey and proper valuation for compensation. The 2nd respondent's unilateral survey and valuation, excluding the applicant's participation and the land value, contravened both statutory requirements and explicit court directives. The 1st respondent's refusal to extend leases and issue titles was not justified, as the applicant's lease had been extended in 2017 and the court's orders took precedence over the unexecuted memorandum of understanding. The court emphasized…

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• Compulsory Acquisition
• Lease Renewal
• Court Orders Enforcement
• Compensation Valuation
• Contempt Of Court

Karamira v Kampala City Council

Karamira v Kampala City Council (Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 1933 of 2021) [2022] UGHCLD 18 (23 February 2022)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 1933 of 2021

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court dismissed an application to enlarge time for appeal, holding it was premature because the earlier ordered reassessment by the Registrar had not yet been completed.

• Enlargement Of Time
• Appeals Process
• Taxation Of Costs
• Court Orders Enforcement
• Enlargement-of-time
• Appeals-process

Luitingh Lafras and Anor v Special Services Limited

Luitingh Lafras and Anor v Special Services Limited (Civil Miscellaneous Application No. 572 of 2020) [2021] UGHCCD 89 (15 June 2021)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application No. 572 of 2020

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court dismissed an application to review its earlier company-order ruling, holding that no new evidence or error apparent on the face of the record was shown.

• Review Of Judgment
• Company Shareholding Dispute
• Rectification Of Register
• Court Orders Enforcement
• Review-of-judgment
• Company-shareholding-dispute

Mukisa Mpewo Enterprises Ltd v Kampala City Authority (Misc.Application No. 590 of 2013)

Mukisa Mpewo Enterprises Ltd v Kampala City Authority (Misc.Application No. 590 of 2013) [2014] UGHCCD 48 (28 March 2014)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc.Application No. 590 of 2013

The High Court awarded Mukisa Mpewo Enterprises Ltd UGX 5.2 billion after finding Kampala Capital City Authority had not fully complied with a prior order granting a lease or compensation.

• Compensation Assessment
• Leasehold Tenure
• Vacant Possession
• Court Orders Enforcement
• Land-law
• Leasehold

Silver T. Kangaho Vs Commissioner Land Registration

Silver T. Kangaho Vs Commissioner Land Registration (CIVIL SUIT NO. 64 OF 2010) (CIVIL SUIT NO. 64 OF 2010) [2010] UGHC 155 (30 April 2010)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO. 64 OF 2010

The court found that the Registrar's letter recalling attachment and sale orders did not affect the suit property (LRV 3922 Folio 10 Plot 140), as it only lifted warrants on two other plots. The subsequent order by the Registrar, High Court, Commercial Division, directing the Commissioner Land Registration to issue a special Certificate of Title and transfer the property to the plaintiff, was valid and binding. The Commissioner Land Registration's refusal to comply with the court order was a misinterpretation and a violation of Article 128 of the Constitution, which mandates compliance with j…

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• Land Title Registration
• Court Orders Enforcement
• Attachment And Sale Of Property
• Judicial Independence

Caltex Oil (U) Limited v Petro Uganda Limited

Caltex Oil (U) Limited v Petro Uganda Limited (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 190 OF 2004) [2005] UGHC 140 (22 April 2005)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 190 OF 2004

Judge

Tabaro, J

The court found that the respondent's occupation of the suit property was illegal as it violated an interim order of injunction previously issued in favor of the applicant. The respondent was aware of the order through its counsel and could not claim ignorance or rely on non-extraction as a defense. The applicant demonstrated a prima facie case, potential for irreparable injury, and the balance of convenience favored maintaining the status quo, which was the applicant's occupation at the time of filing the suit. The respondent's registration as proprietor was tainted by knowledge of the appli…

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• Temporary Injunction
• Status Quo Preservation
• Illegal Occupation
• Sublease Dispute
• Court Orders Enforcement