Uganda Case Law

Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited v Etats Limited and 3 Other

Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited v Etats Limited and 3 Other (Civil Appeal 65 of 2014) [2024] UGCA 54 (11 March 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 65 of 2014

Judge

Kibeedi, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Kihika ,JA

The Court of Appeal found that the appellant, Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited, acted fraudulently, negligently, and in breach of statutory duty in the sale of the mortgaged property. The sale was conducted in secrecy, without proper valuation, and in contravention of the Mortgage Act, rendering it void ab initio. The appellant failed to call key witnesses or provide sale agreements, further supporting the inference of fraud. The court held that the appellant could not enforce personal guarantees against the respondents because the outstanding balance arose from its own illegal and fraudulent…

Source excerpt

• Mortgage Enforcement
• Fraudulent Sale Of Property
• Valuation Of Security
• Guarantee Liability
• Remedies And Damages
• Costs Award

Barebereho Rogers V Zibuco Engineering & Contractors

Barebereho Rogers V Zibuco Engineering & Contractors (CIVIL SUIT NO. 539 OF 2016) [2018] UGHCCD 138 (31 May 2018)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO. 539 OF 2016

Judge

Mugambe, J

The High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s cheque claim, found fraud and abuse of process, and allowed the defendant’s counterclaim for damages and costs.

• Breach Of Trust
• Fraudulent Sale Of Property
• Illegal Execution
• Cheque Fraud
• Abuse Of Court Process
• Cheque-fraud

Drani & Ors v Omara & Ors

Drani & Ors v Omara & Ors (Miscellaneous Application No 289 of 2015) [2016] UGHCFD 23 (14 July 2016)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No 289 of 2015

Judge

Tuhaise, J

The High Court allowed an application to join two land purchasers as co-defendants in an estate dispute, finding their presence necessary for complete adjudication.

• Joinder Of Parties
• Estate Administration
• Mismanagement Of Estate
• Fraudulent Sale Of Property
• Joinder-of-parties
• Estate-administration