Uganda Case Law

National Social Security Fund v Kabuye Ibrahim and Others

National Social Security Fund v Kabuye Ibrahim and Others (Miscellaneous Application No 3331 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 54 (9 May 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No 3331 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the applicant does not have an automatic right of appeal and must seek leave. Upon review of the draft memorandum of appeal and the grounds advanced, the court was persuaded that the proposed grounds merit serious consideration by the Court of Appeal, particularly regarding the propriety and extent of the amendments to the 9th Respondent's defence. The court held that the applicant demonstrated arguable grounds of appeal and that the issues raised are not frivolous. Therefore, leave to appeal was granted, with no order as to costs.

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• Leave To Appeal
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Written Statement Of Defence
• Prejudice To Party
• Procedural Requirements
• Fraudulent Acquisition Of Title

Yeremiya Kayise v Wasula Samuel and Buganda Land Board

Yeremiya Kayise v Wasula Samuel and Buganda Land Board (Civil Suit 51 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 381 (10 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 51 of 2025

Judge

Wolayo, J

The High Court found that Wasula Samuel fraudulently obtained title to land he had previously gifted to his father, Yeremiya Kayise, and ordered title handover.

• Fraudulent Acquisition Of Title
• Customary Land Gift
• Registration Of Land
• Burden Of Proof
• Remedies For Land Disputes
• Land-and-property

Hofokam Limited v Tibagwa (suing throgh her lawful attorney kusiima)

Hofokam Limited v Tibagwa (suing throgh her lawful attorney kusiima) (Miscellaneous Application 102 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 93 (17 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 102 of 2024

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima dismissed Hofokam Ltd’s preliminary objections, finding the plaint disclosed a cause of action, was not res judicata, and was not time-barred.

• Fraudulent Acquisition Of Title
• Equitable Interest In Land
• Res Judicata
• Statute Of Limitations
• Cause Of Action
• Permanent Injunction

Musiime and Another v Mubezi and 2 Others

Musiime and Another v Mubezi and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 690 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 420 (2 December 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 690 of 2022

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court granted a conditional consequential order for vacant possession of land, to take effect after subdivision and issuance of titles, with no costs awarded.

• Vacant Possession
• Consequential Orders
• Fraudulent Acquisition Of Title
• Subdivision Of Land
• Execution Of Judgment
• Vacant-possession

Namusisi & 2 Others v Makumbi & Another

Namusisi & 2 Others v Makumbi & Another (Civil Suit 39 of 2017) [2023] UGHC 368 (30 May 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 39 of 2017

Judge

Katamba Nkwanga, J

The High Court held that the deceased died testate, revoked fraudulently obtained letters of administration, and found the defendants trespassed on the plaintiffs’ land.

• Letters Of Administration
• Fraudulent Acquisition Of Title
• Revocation Of Grant
• Trespass To Land
• Gift Inter Vivos
• Caveat Vacation

Kabubbu v Wagaba

Kabubbu v Wagaba (Civil Suit No.401 of 2011) [2019] UGHCLD 8 (25 January 2019)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No.401 of 2011

Judge

Kawesa, J

The Plaintiff failed to prove locus standi, as he claimed under an invalid will, was not an administrator of any estate, and had no legal or equitable interest in the suit land. He sold his kibanja interest before the creation of the certificate of title and was never registered as proprietor. The alleged will was not proven authentic, and the Plaintiff did not meet the burden of proof required by law. The Defendant lawfully acquired the suit land from the estate administrators, provided valuable consideration, and there was no evidence of fraud in the acquisition or registration of title. Th…

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• Locus Standi
• Caveatable Interest
• Fraudulent Acquisition Of Title
• Succession And Wills
• Registration Of Titles
• Beneficiary Rights