Uganda Case Law

Mujurizi James v Byakatonda John and Muyingo Robert

Mujurizi James v Byakatonda John and Muyingo Robert (Miscellaneous Application 137 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 469 (26 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 137 of 2025

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The court found that the applicant's proposed amendments sought to introduce prayers that had already been litigated and dismissed, with an appeal pending in the Court of Appeal. Entertaining the same issues in the present application would amount to forum shopping and was improper. The applicant failed to provide credible evidence that the plaintiff died before judgment, and the respondent's evidence was accepted. The court held that consequential orders for cancellation of title could not be granted in the absence of a judgment in the applicant's favour, and some of the properties were now…

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• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Consequential Orders
• Letters Of Administration
• Cancellation Of Title
• Substitution Of Parties

The Board of Governors/Directors Caltec Academy Makerere and Another v Luwedde Kasule

The Board of Governors/Directors Caltec Academy Makerere and Another v Luwedde Kasule (Miscellaneous Application No. 2190 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 99 (23 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 2190 of 2024

Judge

Echookit, J

The High Court granted a stay of execution over land-related orders, finding a pending challenge, imminent garnishee execution, and risk of substantial loss, subject to UGX 60 million security.

• Stay Of Execution
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Garnishee Orders
• Security For Due Performance
• Trespass To Land
• Stay-of-execution

Sickle Strong Ltd v Agnes Kimbugwe and Damba Alfred Sofasi

Sickle Strong Ltd v Agnes Kimbugwe and Damba Alfred Sofasi (Miscellaneous Application 123 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 375 (28 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 123 of 2025

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The High Court refused to stay execution of a land judgment, holding that the applicant failed to show a legally recognizable lease interest or a strong case for setting aside the judgment.

• Stay Of Execution
• Leasehold Interest
• Capacity To Contract
• Registration Of Title
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Stay-of-execution

Strogen Limited and Others v Vehicle and Equipment Leasing Ltd (Misc. Application No. 353 of 2025)

Strogen Limited and Others v Vehicle and Equipment Leasing Ltd (Misc. Application No. 353 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 128 (15 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc. Application No. 353 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court granted a stay of execution pending a motion to set aside an ex parte decree, finding imminent execution, substantial loss, and no unreasonable delay.

• Stay Of Execution
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Setting Aside Decree
• Affidavit Falsehoods
• Substantial Loss
• Security For Due Performance

Ntambara v Segawole

Ntambara v Segawole (Civil Application 52 of 2025) [2025] UGCA 113 (25 April 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 52 of 2025

Judge

Gashirabake, JA

The Court of Appeal granted a temporary injunction preserving the status quo over disputed land pending appeal, finding a prima facie case, irreparable harm, and balance of convenience.

• Temporary Injunction
• Status Quo Preservation
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Irreparable Injury
• Balance Of Convenience
• Temporary-injunction

Byaruhanga Muhamudu v Kyazze Juliet Nalwoga

Byaruhanga Muhamudu v Kyazze Juliet Nalwoga (Miscellaneous Application No. 1042 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 129 (27 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1042 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The court found that service of summons in Civil Suit No. 37 of 2019 was effected on counsel who was not duly instructed or appointed to act for the applicant. As such, there was no proper service on the applicant as required by law. The written statement of defence was filed by counsel without instructions, and there was no evidence that the applicant personally participated in the proceedings. The failure to serve the applicant deprived him of his right to a fair hearing under Article 28 of the Constitution. The court emphasized that substantive justice requires that parties are not shut ou…

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• Ex Parte Judgment
• Service Of Process
• Setting Aside Judgment
• Right To Be Heard
• Vacant Possession
• Advocate Authority

Musinguzi & Another v Centenary Rural Development Bank Limited

Musinguzi & Another v Centenary Rural Development Bank Limited (Civil Suit 20 of 2021) [2025] UGHC 76 (27 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 20 of 2021

Judge

Joyce Kavuma, J

The High Court entered judgment on a bank’s counterclaim after finding the borrowers defaulted on a secured loan. No interest was awarded, but costs were.

• Loan Default
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Bank Consumer Protection
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Loan-default
• Mortgage-enforcement

Kaddu v Kaddu

Kaddu v Kaddu (Civil Application 375 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 63 (26 February 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 375 of 2024

Judge

Kazibwe, JA

The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution, finding delay, no shown likelihood of success, and no basis for irreparable harm.

• Stay Of Execution
• Matrimonial Property
• Divorce Proceedings
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Third Party Rights
• Stay-of-execution

The Kabaka of Buganda v Kibuule Ronald & Another

The Kabaka of Buganda v Kibuule Ronald & Another (Civil Appeal 369 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 60 (24 February 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 369 of 2021

Judge

Kiryabwire, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal after the parties failed to file submissions, leaving the court unable to determine the review dispute on the merits.

• Review Of Judgment
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Certificate Of Title
• Traditional Rulers Assets
• Failure To Prosecute
• Ex Parte Judgment

Katereine v Asiimwe

Katereine v Asiimwe (Civil Application 573 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 47 (13 February 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 573 of 2024

Judge

Kazibwe, JA

The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no prima facie case or irreparable harm was shown.

• Stay Of Execution
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Irreparable Damage
• Divorce Proceedings
• Stay-of-execution