Uganda Case Law

Jennifer Biriibwamugumu and Others v Adonia Kahuta Biriibwamugumu and Others

Jennifer Biriibwamugumu and Others v Adonia Kahuta Biriibwamugumu and Others (Civil Suit 19 of 2019) [2025] UGHCLD 92 (19 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 19 of 2019

Judge

Nassuna Matovu, J

The court found that the transaction between the 1st and 2nd defendants was unlawful because it purported to cancel previous agreements to which the 2nd and 3rd plaintiffs were parties, without their knowledge or participation. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th defendants were not bona fide purchasers for value without notice, as they failed to exercise due diligence by not making inquiries from persons in possession or local authorities, and ignored clear signs of the plaintiffs' interests. Fraud was established against the defendants due to acts of dishonesty, including concealing identities and execut…

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• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Cancellation Of Title
• Trespass To Land

Bugingo and Others v Sserunkuma and Others

Bugingo and Others v Sserunkuma and Others (Civil Suit 102 of 2022) [2025] UGHCFD 14 (14 April 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 102 of 2022

Judge

Komuhangi, J

The High Court held that the disputed Bulwa property belonged to Philomena Arombo Obol’s estate, invalidated later dealings, and cancelled the lease to the 3rd defendant.

• Succession Disputes
• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Beneficiary Rights
• Administration Of Estates
• Leasehold Title Cancellation
• Succession-disputes

Tumwine v Kiyingi

Tumwine v Kiyingi (Civil Suit 632 of 2020) [2024] UGHCLD 281 (13 November 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 632 of 2020

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court held that the plaintiff lawfully owned the kibanja, found the defendant in trespass and contempt, ordered eviction, injunction, damages, and a fresh survey.

• Mailo Land Ownership
• Trespass To Land
• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Contempt Of Court
• Survey And Boundaries
• Trespass-to-land

George Mulindwa v Kulaba Wilson

George Mulindwa v Kulaba Wilson (Civil Suit 2097 of 2016) [2024] UGHCLD 84 (30 March 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 2097 of 2016

Judge

Basaza, J

The court found that the Defendant, Mr. Kulaba, knowingly misrepresented the truth regarding the suit plots, exchanged certificates of title for land that was either non-existent (Plot 524, immersed in Lake Victoria) or less in acreage than agreed, and excluded the Plaintiff from the final agreement without legal authority. The undated Memorandum of Understanding was executed without letters of administration and without the participation of all beneficiaries, rendering it invalid. The Plaintiff, as a beneficiary to his late father's estate, had locus standi to protect his interest. The Defen…

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• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Beneficiary Rights In Estate
• Letters Of Administration
• Land Survey Discrepancies

Mutiibwa and Another v Modia Investments (U) Limited and 2 Others

Mutiibwa and Another v Modia Investments (U) Limited and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 103 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 194 (25 March 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 103 of 2023

Judge

Kawumi, J

The High Court dismissed an application to review an earlier land judgment, finding no valid review ground, no newly discovered evidence, and limitation difficulties.

• Review Of Judgment
• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Limitation Periods
• Estate Administration
• Review-of-judgment
• Fraudulent-land-transactions

Member Investment Limited and Another v Nanyunja and 2 Others

Member Investment Limited and Another v Nanyunja and 2 Others (Civil Appeal 82 of 2020) [2024] UGHCLD 76 (13 March 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal 82 of 2020

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court found that the certificate of title/lease granted to the 1st and 2nd respondents over Kyadondo Block 77 Plot 7028 was fraudulently issued, as the land was already registered in the name of Henry Sebunya since 1997, with an active caveat lodged by a third party. The respondents failed to prove any transfer or cancellation of Sebunya's title or removal of the caveat. The Kabaka of Buganda, as the 3rd respondent, did not demonstrate a valid proprietary interest or authority to lease the land, and the process excluded both the registered proprietor and the appellants, who were in o…

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• Land Title Registration
• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Leasehold Vs Mailo Interest
• Caveats And Prior Interest
• Remedies For Trespass
• Appellate Review Standards

Kasiwukira and Another v Nabaggala and 5 Others

Kasiwukira and Another v Nabaggala and 5 Others (Civil Suit 462 of 2016) [2023] UGHCFD 154 (5 June 2023)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 462 of 2016

Judge

Nagawa, J

The High Court held that the suit land formed part of the deceased’s estate, the grant of letters of administration was fraudulently obtained, and the sale to the 2nd defendant was unlawful.

• Letters Of Administration
• Trust Creation
• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Estate Distribution
• Beneficiary Rights
• Letters-of-administration

Nyangas and Another v Nyongesa and Others

Nyangas and Another v Nyongesa and Others (Civil Suit No. 17 of 2021) [2023] UGHCCD 122 (18 April 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 17 of 2021

Judge

Adonyo, J

The High Court found the defendants trespassed on the plaintiffs’ customary land, declared their transactions void, and awarded general damages, injunction, and vacant possession.

• Customary Land Ownership
• Land Trespass
• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Default Judgment
• Customary-land-ownership
• Land-trespass

ONETI VS COMMISSIONER LAND REGISTRATION AND ORS (Misc Cause No. 255 of 2021)

ONETI VS COMMISSIONER LAND REGISTRATION AND ORS (Misc Cause No. 255 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 34 (6 April 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc Cause No. 255 of 2021

Judge

Gaswaga, J

The court found that while the applicant is an aggrieved person entitled to seek review, the alleged error in the Registrar's order was not an error apparent on the face of the record but rather a possible erroneous decision requiring detailed reasoning, which is a ground for appeal, not review. However, the court held that the Registrar misapplied Regulation 13 of the Mortgage Regulations, as there was no sale or default to justify the imposition of a 30% security deposit. The applicant was not a party to the mortgage, nor was he seeking to adjourn or stop a sale, but rather to protect his p…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Temporary Injunctions
• Mortgage Regulation
• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Title Registration
• Security For Injunction

Muwonge and 18 Others ( as biological children and beneficiaries of the estate of late Lubega ) v Lwanyanga and 7 Others

Muwonge and 18 Others ( as biological children and beneficiaries of the estate of late Lubega ) v Lwanyanga and 7 Others (Civil Suit No. 183 of 2015) [2022] UGHCLD 32 (25 March 2022)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 183 of 2015

Judge

Nkonge, J

High Court upheld a preliminary objection, finding the amended plaint added a new cause of action and parties without proper leave or locus standi.

• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Joinder Of Parties
• Locus Standi
• Consent Judgment
• Estate Administration
• Fraudulent Land Transactions