Uganda Case Law

Birimumaso v Nkinzehiki

Birimumaso v Nkinzehiki (Civil Appeal 270 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 26 (24 January 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 270 of 2021

Judge

Cheborion-Barishaki, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Asa Mugenyi , JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal held that the respondent, as the registered proprietor of the suit land, is entitled to ownership under Section 59 of the Registration of Titles Act. The appellant failed to plead fraud, which is the only ground for impeaching a certificate of title, and thus could not challenge the respondent's title based on alleged illegalities in the execution process. The court found that any irregularities in the auction or execution should have been addressed in the executing court, not in the present proceedings. The trial judge's award of damages, eviction, and costs was upheld, w…

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• Registration Of Titles
• Court Auction Sales
• Execution Of Decrees
• Impeachment Of Title
• Fraud Pleading Requirements

Muziransa v Muhangi )

Muziransa v Muhangi ) (Civil Suit No.112 of 2000) [2003] UGHC 16 (23 October 2003)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No.112 of 2000

The High Court of Uganda held that the plaintiff’s registered title was unchallenged and granted declaration, damages, injunction, and costs over Plot 23A Luwum Street.

• Registered Title
• Fraud Pleading Requirements
• Declaration Of Ownership
• Injunction Against Interference
• Registered-title
• Land-ownership

Siraba v Development Finance Co. of Uganda

Siraba v Development Finance Co. of Uganda (Civil Appeal No. 18 of 2000) [2001] UGCA 58 (24 July 2001)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 18 of 2000

Judge

Mpagi-Bahigeine, JA, Okello, JA, Twinomujuni, JA

The Court of Appeal held that a mortgagee’s registered title could not be impeached without pleaded and proven fraud against it, and dismissed the appeal.

• Mortgage Registration
• Indefeasibility Of Title
• Fraud Pleading Requirements
• Burden Of Proof Fraud
• Powers Of Attorney
• Cause Of Action

Hot Loaf Bakery Ltd v Semwanga t/a Abbey Semwanga & Sons

Hot Loaf Bakery Ltd v Semwanga t/a Abbey Semwanga & Sons (Civil Suit No. 112 of 1999) [2001] UGHC 121 (5 July 2001)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 112 of 1999

Judge

C A Okello, J

The High Court found the defendant liable for unpaid bread supplied on credit and entered judgment for the plaintiff for Shs. 20,739,300 plus bank-rate interest.

• Dishonoured Cheques
• Credit Arrangements
• Proof Of Payment
• Fraud Pleading Requirements
• Interest On Debt
• Dishonoured-cheques