Uganda Case Law

Jjingo Samuel Bagenzekukola v Norah Nakubulwa and John Kalungi Kalule

Jjingo Samuel Bagenzekukola v Norah Nakubulwa and John Kalungi Kalule (Civil Appeal No. 681 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 238 (18 July 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 681 of 2023

Judge

Luswata, JA, Byaruhanga Jesse Rugyema, JA/JCC, Stella Alibateese, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal found that the appellant failed to prove lawful ownership of the suit land on the balance of probabilities. The gift deed relied upon by the appellant named a different individual as the donee, and the evidence presented did not credibly establish that the appellant was the intended recipient. The chain of custody for the gift deed was broken, and the stepmother who allegedly provided the document did not testify. The expert evidence was discounted due to reliance on unproven documents (a cheque and a WILL), and the presumption of authenticity under Section 90 of the Evide…

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• Ownership Disputes
• Gifts Inter Vivos
• Estate Administration
• Will Contestation

Atuhwere Caroline v Kayondo David

Atuhwere Caroline v Kayondo David (Miscellaneous Application No. 3045 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 65 (17 July 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 3045 of 2025

Judge

Busingye, J

The High Court of Uganda extended letters of administration for two years and allowed late filing of an inventory and final account, after finding sufficient cause and beneficiary consent.

• Succession Act Compliance
• Letters Of Administration Extension
• Inventory Filing Out Of Time
• Estate Administration
• Beneficiary Consent
• Letters-of-administration

Lutembe Edward Ntege v Mukiibi Katamba Fred and Commissioner Land Registration

Lutembe Edward Ntege v Mukiibi Katamba Fred and Commissioner Land Registration (Civil Suit No. 1 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 534 (16 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 1 of 2023

Judge

Deepa Verma, J

The court found that the suit land, Mawokota Block 162 Plot 13, forms part of the estate of the late Sulaimani Ntege, based on uncontroverted documentary and oral evidence, prior judgments, and physical possession by the Plaintiff and his family. The 1st Defendant's registration was procured through fraud, with full knowledge of the estate's interests and without due diligence. The Defendant's absence from proceedings and lack of recognition by local authorities further undermined his claim. The fraudulent registration constituted trespass, interfering with the Plaintiff's legal possession as…

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• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Estate Administration
• Registration Of Title
• Trespass To Land

Mulalira James and Others v Nantumbwe Olivie and Others

Mulalira James and Others v Nantumbwe Olivie and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 4042 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 61 (15 July 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 4042 of 2025

Judge

Busingye, J

The High Court extended expired letters of administration for one year and allowed late filing of an inventory in the estate of Edward Wakula Kibugo.

• Letters Of Administration
• Extension Of Time
• Estate Administration
• Inventory Filing
• Succession Act Compliance
• Letters-of-administration

Administrator General v Nabayunga Alex and Others

Administrator General v Nabayunga Alex and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 4601 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 60 (15 July 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 4601 of 2025

Judge

Busingye, J

The High Court granted the Administrator General leave to file an inventory out of time in an estate matter, finding sufficient cause for the delay.

• Extension Of Time
• Estate Administration
• Inventory Filing
• Letters Of Administration
• Beneficiary Rights
• Estate-administration

Mukwaya Paul v Majwala Fred and Another

Mukwaya Paul v Majwala Fred and Another (Civil Suit No. 30 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 533 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 30 of 2024

Judge

Deepa Verma, J

The admissions relied upon by the Defendant/Counter Plaintiff, found in the 2nd Counter Defendant's Written Statement of Defence, are not sufficiently clear, unambiguous, or unequivocal to warrant judgment on admission under Order 13 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules. Furthermore, these admissions are not contained in the Plaintiff's pleadings. The Plaintiff's pleadings and attached documents, including a sale agreement and witness statements, present a factual dispute regarding ownership and possession of the suit land. The Plaintiff alleges purchase and possession since 1997, dispossessio…

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• Ownership Dispute
• Trespass To Land
• Admissions In Pleadings
• Cause Of Action
• Estate Administration

Peter Kaswarra Sanyu Kagoro v Sam Murungi Kagoro (HCT-01-CV-MA-0106-2024)

Peter Kaswarra Sanyu Kagoro v Sam Murungi Kagoro (HCT-01-CV-MA-0106-2024) [2025] UGHC 538 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-MA-0106-2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court dismissed an estate administration application for want of proof of service and non-appearance of both parties, with each party bearing its own costs.

• Service Of Process
• Estate Administration
• Diligent Prosecution
• Intestate Succession
• Service-of-process
• Estate-administration

Kajura v The Estate of the Late Kajura (HCT-01-CV-MA-0064-2025)

Kajura v The Estate of the Late Kajura (HCT-01-CV-MA-0064-2025) [2025] UGHC 551 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-MA-0064-2025

Judge

Wagona, J

The court found that while the applicant had been extremely dilatory in filing the inventory and final account, the delay was attributable to the complex and protracted process of securing pension benefits and ongoing tax compliance, which constituted sufficient cause in the circumstances. The court exercised its discretion under Section 273(1) of the Succession Act to grant an extension of time, emphasizing the need to ensure substantive justice and protect the beneficiaries' rights. Regarding the renewal of Letters of Administration, the court held that Section 256(4)(c) of the Succession A…

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• Succession Act Compliance
• Letters Of Administration
• Estate Administration
• Pension Benefits
• Extension Of Time

Rubombora v Estate of the Late Rubombora (HCT-01-CV-MA-0043-2025)

Rubombora v Estate of the Late Rubombora (HCT-01-CV-MA-0043-2025) [2025] UGHC 537 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-MA-0043-2025

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court extended a grant of letters of administration and time to file a supplementary inventory and final account, citing ongoing estate disputes and beneficiary consent.

• Letters Of Administration Extension
• Estate Administration
• Supplementary Inventory
• Final Account Filing
• Beneficiary Consent
• Court Discretion

Ms Marketing Support Services Limited v Administrator General

Ms Marketing Support Services Limited v Administrator General (Miscellaneous Application 2834 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 127 (8 July 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2834 of 2023

Judge

Kazaarwe, J

The High Court granted leave for a third party notice against the Administrator General, finding a sufficient basis for contribution or indemnity over land transferred to the applicant.

• Third Party Notice
• Contribution And Indemnity
• Transfer Of Land
• Estate Administration
• Third-party-notice
• Contribution-indemnity