Uganda Case Law

Prince Ssemaggala and 2 Others v Kizza Kyeyune

Prince Ssemaggala and 2 Others v Kizza Kyeyune (Miscellaneous Application No. 116 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 96 (23 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 116 of 2025

Judge

Echookit, J

The court found that the respondent, as a lineal descendant and beneficiary of the estate of the late John William Kyeyune, had a right to the suit property as apportioned by the administrators. The respondent's claim was supported by affidavits from co-administrators confirming the property was given to her. Allegations of fraudulent conduct by the applicants in dealing with the estate property established a triable issue. The court held that the plaint disclosed a cause of action, as the respondent enjoyed a right, alleged its violation, and attributed the violation to the applicants. The c…

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• Cause Of Action
• Locus Standii
• Estate Administration
• Inventory Filing
• Fraudulent Transfer

Magolo & Another v The Howe Christian Charitable Trust Limited & Others

Magolo & Another v The Howe Christian Charitable Trust Limited & Others (Civil Suit 1 of 2021) [2025] UGHC 408 (10 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 1 of 2021

Judge

Lubega, J

The High Court held that the suit land was unlawfully transferred to the 2nd Defendant, but rejected the Plaintiffs’ ownership claims over the school and vehicles.

• Fraudulent Transfer
• Company Directorship
• Trusts In Land
• Title Registration
• Corporate Governance
• Fraudulent-transfer

Lakai Uniforms Limited v Ssekatawa V. Mathias and Others

Lakai Uniforms Limited v Ssekatawa V. Mathias and Others (Civil Suit No. 384 of 2022) [2025] UGHCLD 81 (30 May 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 384 of 2022

Judge

Nakiganda Ida, J

The High Court overruled preliminary objections based on limitation, stay for unpaid costs, and judgment on admission, holding that disputed fraud issues required trial.

• Limitation Periods
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Preliminary Objection
• Judgment On Admission
• Preliminary-objection
• Limitation-of-actions

Lubulwa v Kanakulya and Others

Lubulwa v Kanakulya and Others (Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 226 (25 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The court found that the applicant established a prima facie case with triable issues regarding the ownership and transfer of the suit land, including whether the applicant lawfully purchased the land, whether the subsequent sale and transfer to the 2nd respondent was lawful, and whether the caveat was properly lodged and removed. The court determined that the applicant's action was neither frivolous nor vexatious and raised substantial questions for trial. While the respondents argued that any damage could be compensated by damages, the court emphasized that the purpose of a temporary injunc…

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• Temporary Injunction
• Caveat Registration
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Ownership Dispute
• Status Quo Preservation

Nabyonga Grace v Sembatya Abdu and Others

Nabyonga Grace v Sembatya Abdu and Others (Civil Suit No. 048 of 2013) [2025] UGHC 214 (20 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 048 of 2013

Judge

Tweyanze, J

The High Court revoked fraudulently obtained letters of administration, cancelled the plaintiff’s title, restored the land to the estate, and awarded damages and refund orders.

• Letters Of Administration
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Title Cancellation
• Estate Administration
• Remedies

Kiggundu v Katekyeza & Another

Kiggundu v Katekyeza & Another (Civil Suit 34 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 159 (21 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 34 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The High Court dismissed a land claim after finding no proof that the deceased owned the suit land or that the defendant’s title was obtained by fraud.

• Fraudulent Transfer
• Registration Of Title
• Land Ownership Disputes
• Trespass To Land
• Land-ownership-disputes
• Fraudulent-transfer

Ssekibuule Ismail and Others v Kiyimba Dirisa and Others

Ssekibuule Ismail and Others v Kiyimba Dirisa and Others (Civil Suit No. 99 of 2021) [2025] UGHC 564 (20 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 99 of 2021

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court held that the disputed land formed part of the late Kateregga Abdul’s estate, found fraudulent transfer and intermeddling, and cancelled title in favour of the estate.

• Succession To Land
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Intermeddling With Estate
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Injunctive Relief
• Succession-to-land

Lutaaya v Commissioner Land Registration (Misc Cause . 32 of 2024)

Lutaaya v Commissioner Land Registration (Misc Cause . 32 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 166 (14 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc Cause . 32 of 2024

Judge

Nabakooza, J

The High Court granted an applicant's request to register a caveat, finding he had a prima facie caveatable interest as a beneficiary and resident on the land.

• Caveats
• Beneficial Interest
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Registration Of Titles
• Possession
• Interlocutory Orders

Kibirango v Nabatanzi & 2 Others

Kibirango v Nabatanzi & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 144 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 16 (21 January 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 144 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court dismissed an application for consequential orders seeking transfer of land from an estate, holding the request was not traceable to the earlier judgment.

• Consequential Orders
• Estate Administration
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Capacity To Contract
• Beneficiary Rights
• Consequential-orders

Muruli Babiiha v Alituha and Another

Muruli Babiiha v Alituha and Another (Civil Suit 110 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 103 (17 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 110 of 2024

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court of Uganda held that the parties had a hire agreement over land titles, not a sale, and granted the plaintiff declarations, rectification, damages, injunction, and costs.

• Fraudulent Transfer
• Title Rectification
• Specific Performance
• Trespass To Land
• Land-title-dispute
• Fraudulent-transfer