Uganda Case Law

Housing finance Bank Ltd v Mayanja T/A Mat Hotel and Leisure Centre (Originating Summons No. 6 of 2021)

Housing finance Bank Ltd v Mayanja T/A Mat Hotel and Leisure Centre (Originating Summons No. 6 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 75 (30 August 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Originating Summons No. 6 of 2021

Judge

Abinyo, J

The High Court granted a bank foreclosure, eviction, access, and sale orders over mortgaged property after the defendant defaulted and filed no defence.

• Mortgage Default
• Foreclosure Proceedings
• Eviction Order
• Sale Of Mortgaged Property
• Right Of Redemption
• Costs Award

Hassan Ojuku v Okwera Alfred

Hassan Ojuku v Okwera Alfred (Civil App. No.21 Of 2003) (Civil App. No.21 of 2003) [2008] UGHC 99 (5 September 2008)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil App. No.21 of 2003

The court found that the respondent acquired the suit land through Gulu Municipal Council, paid off the sitting tenant, and had no notice of the appellant's interest. The appellant failed to ensure that someone was present on the land to warn off potential purchasers, and no evidence was adduced that the council notified the respondent of the appellant's ownership. The respondent discharged the burden of proving he was a bonafide purchaser for value without notice. The trial magistrate's conclusion, though based on slightly different reasoning, was upheld. Both grounds of appeal failed, and t…

Source excerpt

• Bonafide Purchaser
• Quiet Possession
• Eviction Order
• Burden Of Proof
• Notice Of Adverse Interest