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Nabwiire Jane v Nanteza Irene (Civil Appeal No. 133 of 2022) [2025] UGCA 237 (18 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a second appeal over disputed land possession, holding that an unadmitted kibanja sale agreement could not be relied on and that factual grounds were not open on second appeal.
Hajj Jamada Waligo v Finny Mukasa (Miscellaneous Application No. 855 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 122 (8 July 2025)
The High Court upheld a preliminary objection and dismissed a discovery application, holding that it was filed by notice of motion instead of the required summons in chambers.
Twagira v Mayengo and Another (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 1047 OF 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 301 (1 October 2024)
The High Court held that Civil Suit No. 1074 of 2020 was res judicata because the dispute had already been finally determined in Civil Appeal No. 63 of 2020.
Dyingoma v Citibank (in liquidation) (MISCtrLLANEOUS CAUSE NO. OII OF 2024) [2024] UGHC 1220 (30 September 2024)
The High Court ordered release of a discharged mortgage title to the purchaser after finding he had paid the balance, but refused an unpleaded vesting order.
Nakibuuka Sebalu v Semujju (Civil Suit 342 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 235 (23 September 2024)
The High Court dismissed a land trespass suit, finding the plaintiff failed to prove exclusive ownership or a valid transfer, and that the alleged sale was legally defective.
Mugerwa & 85 Others v Kanaba & 2 Others (Civil Suit 29 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 907 (6 September 2024)
The High Court held that most plaintiffs failed to prove individual claims, but recognized equitable interests in occupied land and ordered correction of the lease and title.
Bbale & Another v Peri-Urban Agro Enterprises & 2 Others (Civil Suit 3130 of 2016) [2024] UGHCLD 172 (27 June 2024)
The Plaintiffs entered into a valid sale agreement with the 1st Defendant for 0.80 acres of land, paid a substantial portion of the purchase price, and took possession, thereby acquiring an equitable interest. The Defendants breached the agreement by failing to subdivide and transfer the title as covenanted, and subsequently sold the entire plot to the 3rd Defendant, resulting in the Plaintiffs' eviction. The Plaintiffs are no longer interested in recovering the land but are entitled to compensation at the prevailing market value, less the unpaid balance, to prevent unjust enrichment. The Pla…
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Nantale v Namusoke (Civil Suit 97 of 2018) [2024] UGHCLD 154 (31 May 2024)
The High Court held that Rose Nantale acquired an equitable interest in land sold by estate administrators and awarded damages and compensation after the defendant’s later registration.
Lutanywa v Jinja Kazi-Mingi Millers Uganda Limited & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 34 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 331 (9 May 2024)
The High Court at Masindi dismissed an application for a temporary injunction over disputed land, finding damages would be an adequate remedy.
Potters Hand Limited v Tirupati Development (U) Limited and Another (Civil Suit 469 of 2017) [2024] UGHCLD 86 (26 March 2024)
The court found the buyer’s interest in six warehouses was subject to an earlier mortgage, rejected fraud, and ordered a partial refund for failure to convey title.
