Lule and Another v Kibirango and 2 Others (Civil Suit 382 of 2011) [2024] UGHCLD 251 (2 October 2024)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit 382 of 2011
Judge
Phillip Odoki, J
The High Court held that the plaintiffs had valid title to the land, dismissed the defendants’ counterclaim as time-barred, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Kyobe Vs Kibuuka & Anor (Civil Appeal No. 42 of 2016) [2019] UGCA 143 (11 June 2019)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal No. 42 of 2016
The Court of Appeal held the transaction was a money lending arrangement, not a land sale, and found the appellant was entitled to recover the principal loan sum.
Cresensio Mukasa v Yakobo Senkungu and Others (Civil Appeal No. 35 of 2006) [2010] UGCA 60 (26 July 2010)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal No. 35 of 2006
Judge
Engwau, JA, Kitumba, JA, Twinomujuni, JA
The Court of Appeal found that the learned trial judge failed to properly evaluate the evidence regarding the chain of land transfers and the conduct of the parties. The absence of a defence by the first respondent and lack of explanation for the transfers from Nakaima to Ssekasiko and subsequently to the respondents pointed to fraudulent intent. The respondents were aware of the appellant's claim and possession, yet proceeded with the transaction, negating their claim to be bonafide purchasers. The court held that fraud was proved on the part of the first respondent and imputed to the 2nd to…