Uganda Case Law

Esther Ssempebwa v Andrew Babigumira and Commissioner Land Registration

Esther Ssempebwa v Andrew Babigumira and Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application No. 505 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 86 (13 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 505 of 2025

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the application for review was filed within the statutory limitation period of 12 years as provided by section 3(3) of the Limitation Act, and thus was not barred by limitation or inordinate delay. However, the court held that the applicant's allegations centered on fraud and illegality in the issuance of the vesting order, which are contentious matters requiring thorough investigation and cannot be determined on affidavit evidence in a review application. The proper procedure for resolving such disputes is by filing an ordinary suit or joining existing suits concerning t…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Vesting Orders
• Fraud Allegations
• Limitation Periods
• Caveats And Title Registration

Ssebowa Maurice v Mariam Kulabako Muliisa and Birungi Madinah

Ssebowa Maurice v Mariam Kulabako Muliisa and Birungi Madinah (Civil Suit 43 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 300 (23 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 43 of 2022

Judge

Wolayo, J

The High Court dismissed a land ownership and fraud claim, finding the plaintiff failed to prove purchase or possession while the first defendant proved lawful acquisition and title.

• Ownership Disputes
• Fraud Allegations
• Burden Of Proof
• Sale Of Land
• Registration Of Title
• Land-ownership

Bukenya and Another v Ddungu

Bukenya and Another v Ddungu (Civil Suit 50 of 2017) [2025] UGHC 207 (16 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 50 of 2017

Judge

Tweyanze, J

The High Court at Masaka dismissed a land dispute, finding the defendant’s purchase validated by estate administrators and the suit time-barred.

• Ownership Dispute
• Adverse Possession
• Limitation Periods
• Succession Estate
• Fraud Allegations
• Land-ownership-dispute

Musisi v Nsubuga & Another

Musisi v Nsubuga & Another (Civil Suit 104 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 157 (5 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 104 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The High Court revoked letters of administration for inoperative estate management, found the plaintiff was a beneficiary, and granted him the estate letters.

• Letters Of Administration
• Revocation Of Grant
• Beneficiary Entitlement
• Fraud Allegations
• Pecuniary Jurisdiction
• Estate Management

Nyamahunge v Kaahwa Mbabazi

Nyamahunge v Kaahwa Mbabazi (Civil Suit 83 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 104 (17 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 83 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court found the plaintiff owned disputed Biiso plots and was entitled to UNRA compensation, while ordering joint Nyanga Road property sold and proceeds shared.

• Ownership Disputes
• Compensation For Acquisition
• Cohabitation Property Rights
• Fraud Allegations
• Land-ownership-dispute
• Unra-compensation

Sarick Construction Limited v Children of Africa Limited & Another

Sarick Construction Limited v Children of Africa Limited & Another (Miscellaneous Application 4 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 721 (2 August 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 4 of 2023

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The High Court refused to lift the corporate veil of Children of Africa Ltd, finding no proof of fraud or evasion by its director, and dismissed the application with costs.

• Lifting Corporate Veil
• Company Liability
• Fraud Allegations
• Execution Of Judgments
• Lifting-corporate-veil
• Company-liability

Namusiitwa v Gasline Petroleum Energy (U) Limited

Namusiitwa v Gasline Petroleum Energy (U) Limited (Miscellaneous Application 544 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 249 (5 July 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 544 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court granted the applicant unconditional leave to defend a summary suit, finding bona fide triable issues on contract, payment, debt, and alleged fraud.

• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Triable Issues
• Contractual Disputes
• Fraud Allegations
• Summary-procedure

Housing Finance Bank Limited v Gurindwa & Another

Housing Finance Bank Limited v Gurindwa & Another (Civil Suit 634 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 194 (12 June 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 634 of 2021

Judge

Kahigi Asiimwe, J

The court found that the 1st Defendant was in default of his loan obligations, as evidenced by the last payment made in September 2016 and the outstanding balance of UGX. 241,593,522. The Plaintiff failed to prove fraud against either Defendant, as there was insufficient evidence that the 2nd Defendant knowingly presented a false signature or refused to rectify the discrepancy with fraudulent intent, and no evidence that the 1st Defendant acted dishonestly. The consent judgment relied upon by the 1st Defendant did not include a term waiving interest, and the court held that only the formally…

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• Loan Default
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Contractual Obligations
• Fraud Allegations
• General Damages

Housing Finance Bank Limited v Gurindwa & Another

Housing Finance Bank Limited v Gurindwa & Another (Civil Suit 634 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 193 (12 June 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 634 of 2021

Judge

Kahigi Asiimwe, J

The High Court held the 1st defendant in default of a bank loan, rejected fraud allegations against both defendants, and awarded the bank recovery, damages, and costs.

• Loan Default
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Contractual Obligations
• Fraud Allegations
• Remedies For Breach
• Loan-default

Bushaija & Another v L Jain Limited

Bushaija & Another v L Jain Limited (Miscellaneous Application 514 of 2022) [2024] UGCommC 172 (6 June 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 514 of 2022

Judge

Abinyo, J

The High Court dismissed an application to set aside a consent judgment, holding that fraud allegations were not properly proved by motion and affidavits.

• Setting Aside Consent Judgment
• Fraud Allegations
• Burden Of Proof
• Standard Of Proof
• Affidavit Evidence
• Remedies