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Kiyaga Edward v Christy Mary Namakula Kapere (Civil Application No. 1293 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 220 (2 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal granted stay only for parts of the decree not yet executed, holding that the eviction order had already been carried out and could not be reversed.
Ssali and 4 Others v Kagara and 4 Others (Civil Miscellaneous Application 17 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1162 (20 December 2024)
The High Court partly allowed a review application, recognizing the applicants’ retention of 303 acres, but refused review of damages, costs, interest, and stay.
Kabatalya v Mukiidi and Another (HCT-01-CV-LD-CS 35 of 2013) [2024] UGHC 1120 (11 December 2024)
The High Court dismissed a land claim as time-barred and unsupported by evidence, finding the plaintiff failed to prove ownership, fraud, or locus standi.
Mabonga & 2 Others v Uganda Land Commission (Civil Suit 19 of 2014) [2024] UGHC 994 (15 August 2024)
The High Court at Mbale held that the Uganda Land Commission irregularly subdivided Plot 10 Bughokho Road, cancelled resulting titles, and granted the plaintiffs possession and injunctions.
Nowa Orieda v Mugabe and Another (Civil Suit 64 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 890 (9 August 2024)
The court found that the plaintiff proved customary ownership of the 300 acres of land at Kataaba village by first occupation and continuous use since 1967, corroborated by local witnesses and land committee members. The defendants fraudulently included the plaintiff's land in their certificate of title by failing to involve the appropriate area land committee, misrepresenting boundaries, and conducting the survey while the plaintiff and local chairman were detained on false allegations. The evidence established that the defendants' title covered land in both Kabwoya and Buseruka sub counties…
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Kikonyogo and Another v Drasiku (civil suit No. 0483 0F 2023) [2024] UGHC 1206 (11 July 2024)
High Court land ruling overrules lis pendens objections, finds the plaint discloses a cause of action, and transfers the Kasangati suit for disposal.
Kagara and 3 Others v Atamba and 11 Others (Civil Suit 149 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 481 (14 June 2024)
The court found that the Plaintiffs lawfully acquired and occupied the suit land through purchase and first occupation, with the knowledge and approval of local authorities and neighbours, and that the Defendants failed to rebut this evidence. The 1st-5th Defendants fraudulently procured a certificate of title over land already in the Plaintiffs' possession, without involving local authorities or neighbours, and subsequently transferred it to the 6th-10th Defendants, who failed to conduct due diligence. The court held that the 6th-10th Defendants could not be considered bonafide purchasers fo…
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TSMP (U) Limited v Commissioner Land Registration & 2 Others (Civil Suit 14 of 2016) [2024] UGHC 318 (14 May 2024)
The court found that Jinja Garage Ltd lawfully repossessed the suit property by ministerial letter, which sufficed as a certificate of repossession. The Plaintiff's purchase of the property was valid and enforceable, being voidable only at the Minister's instance, which was never exercised. The lease expired in 2004, reverting the land to the Jinja District Land Board, but the Plaintiff remained in possession as a tenant at will, acquiring an equitable interest and legitimate expectation for renewal. The Defendants did not trespass, as the Plaintiff failed to prove unlawful entry. However, th…
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Nantege v Mwavu & Another (Civil Suit 981 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 112 (30 April 2024)
The court found that the plaintiff had a valid cause of action against both defendants based on fraud and breach of contract. The evidence established that the plaintiff purchased land which was fraudulently included in the 1st defendant's certificate of title by the 2nd defendant, who failed to process the plaintiff's title despite being paid. The 1st defendant admitted the plaintiff's land was mistakenly included in his title but refused to rectify the error. The 2nd defendant's acknowledgment of his failure to perform reset the limitation period, making the plaintiff's claim for breach of…
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Modia Investmnets Uganda Limited v Sseremba and 4 Others (Civil Suit 68 of 2011) [2023] UGHCLD 361 (3 November 2023)
The plaintiff, Modia Investments (U) Ltd, proved on the balance of probabilities that it is the lawful proprietor of Plot 177 Block 208 Kyadondo, having acquired valid title from Kampala Financial Services Ltd, a Ugandan company. The defendants' titles (Plots 1363, 2501, 2502, 2503) were found to be unlawfully and fraudulently procured, superimposed on the plaintiff's land without proper subdivision or sanction from the Commissioner Land Registration. The plaintiff's title, registered earlier in time, takes priority under the Registration of Titles Act, and no fraud was established against th…
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