Uganda Case Law

Mwesigye Isha Evans and Another v Tebagalika Kasirye G.W. and Others

Mwesigye Isha Evans and Another v Tebagalika Kasirye G.W. and Others (Civil Suit No. 875 of 2019) [2025] UGCommC 212 (9 July 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 875 of 2019

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The court found that although a sale agreement existed between the plaintiffs and the defendants, the defendants, acting as administrators, lacked legal capacity and authority to sell the land, as they were not the registered proprietors and did not have beneficiary consent. This rendered the contract void ab initio. The defendants' conduct amounted to fraud and misrepresentation by concealing their lack of authority and misrepresenting their ability to sell the land. However, the plaintiffs failed to exercise ordinary diligence by not verifying the title or contacting the registered propriet…

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• Sale Of Land Contract
• Capacity To Contract
• Fraud And Misrepresentation
• Constructive Notice
• Remedies For Breach
• Administration Of Estates

Nalubega Ruth v Cairo Bank (U) Limited

Nalubega Ruth v Cairo Bank (U) Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 1142 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 118 (5 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1142 of 2024

Judge

Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J

The High Court refused to set aside a consent judgment in a bank loan dispute, finding no fraud, misrepresentation, or other basis to disturb the agreement.

• Setting Aside Consent Judgment
• Loan Dispute
• Affidavit Evidence
• Fraud And Misrepresentation
• Contractual Obligations
• Consent-judgment

Muwonge v Serrunjogi and Another

Muwonge v Serrunjogi and Another (Civil Suit 254 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 280 (14 November 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 254 of 2021

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court found a land sale agreement void for lack of a translation certificate and absence of consent, rejected specific performance, and ordered a refund.

• Sale Of Unregistered Land
• Specific Performance
• Breach Of Contract
• Fraud And Misrepresentation
• Illiterates Protection Act
• Contractual Consideration

Cairo International Bank Limited v Luyimbazi

Cairo International Bank Limited v Luyimbazi (Civil Suit 555 of 2018) [2024] UGCommC 298 (19 April 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 555 of 2018

Judge

Cornelia Kakooza Sabiiti, J

The High Court held that the defendant breached a cheque discounting arrangement and owed the bank Ug.shs. 90,780,076, plus damages, interest, and costs.

• Cheque Discounting Facility
• Breach Of Contract
• Bank Customer Relationship
• Fraud And Misrepresentation
• Interest Rates
• Negligence In Banking

Nakato and Another v Mukasa and Another (HCT Misc App 39 of 2023)

Nakato and Another v Mukasa and Another (HCT Misc App 39 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 104 (23 October 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT Misc App 39 of 2023

Judge

Wolayo, J

The court found that the applicants were not parties to the original suit and failed to demonstrate a legitimate connection or locus standi to the suit land. Their claim of beneficial interest was considered an afterthought, as they had notice of the proceedings involving 97 plaintiffs but did not join the suit at the appropriate time. The court determined that Mukasa Mathew acted in his own right as owner and heir, and the absence of letters of administration did not negate his standing. No evidence of fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake was established in the procurement of the consent jud…

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• Review Of Consent Judgment
• Locus Standi
• Fraud And Misrepresentation
• Beneficial Interest In Land

Gusko v Tugume and Another

Gusko v Tugume and Another (Civil Suit 469 of 2016) [2023] UGHCLD 230 (4 August 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 469 of 2016

Judge

Nkonge, J

The court found that although the sale agreement contained an error regarding the actual measurements of the land sold, the parties' conduct, correspondences, and subsequent surveys evidenced a clear intention to transact in 57.7 decimals (0.577 acres), not the 27.7 decimals claimed by the defendants. The plaintiff paid the full consideration, redeemed the mortgage, and took possession of the property. The defendants, who were legally represented and actively involved in the survey and subdivision process, failed to challenge the measurements or the process until after the transaction was com…

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• Specific Performance
• Breach Of Contract
• Caveats And Encumbrances
• Fraud And Misrepresentation
• Remedies And Damages
• Land Survey And Boundaries

Planbuild Technical Services Limited v DFCU Bank Limited and Another (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 913 of 2018)

Planbuild Technical Services Limited v DFCU Bank Limited and Another (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 913 of 2018) [2021] UGCommC 40 (24 August 2021)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 913 of 2018

Judge

Wangutusi, J

The court found that the applicant failed to prove any fraud, misrepresentation, duress, or undue influence in the signing of the consent judgment. The evidence showed that the applicant had access to all relevant bank statements and was fully aware of the financial position before entering into the consent. The alleged threats and pressure were found to be normal consequences of default under a loan agreement and did not amount to illegitimate pressure or duress. The receivership was terminated as per the consent judgment, and there was no evidence that the respondents continued to act as re…

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• Setting Aside Consent Judgment
• Fraud And Misrepresentation
• Duress And Undue Influence
• Bank Customer Relationship
• Receivership Termination

Nakisenyi & Anor v Insurance Company of East Africa (U) Ltd

Nakisenyi & Anor v Insurance Company of East Africa (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 652 of 2013) [2016] UGCommC 38 (16 March 2016)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 652 of 2013

The High Court held that fraud and impostor misrepresentation were not proved in a life insurance dispute and ordered payment of the policy benefits with interest.

• Insurance Contracts
• Fraud And Misrepresentation
• Burden Of Proof
• Remedies For Breach
• Expert Evidence
• Insurance-contracts