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Mafabi Tom v Moses Musambwa (Civil Appeal No. 70 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 478 (2 July 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over ownership of land used by the respondent son, finding the appellant had gifted the land inter vivos.
Namutebi Peninah v James Kibombo and Others (Civil Suit No. 7 of 2020) [2025] UGHCFD 36 (26 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed a land suit for lack of locus standi and no cause of action, finding the plaintiff had no proven proprietary interest in the estate land.
Semajeri Stephen & Others v Nyiramfabakuze Norah & Another (Civil Appeal 34 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 433 (12 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over a land trespass dispute, upholding a finding that the respondents acquired the land by gift inter vivos and were lawfully in possession.
Kakembo & 4 Others v Nakato (Civil Suit 305 of 2022) [2025] UGHCFD 21 (30 May 2025)
The court found that the Defendant failed to prove a valid gift inter vivos of the suit land from the late Agiri Nakanyoro, as no deed or registered transfer was produced and the evidence was largely hearsay. The Plaintiffs did not prove fraud in the Defendant's acquisition of letters of administration, as the evidence regarding the alleged forged certificate of no objection was inconclusive and not substantiated to the required standard. The Defendant's registration of the land in her personal name, rather than as administrator, was improper and must be rectified. The Plaintiffs failed to es…
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Salongo Lubega Gregory v Mpalaganyi Isaac and Others (Civil Appeal 136 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 70 (15 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove ownership, coercion, or procedural error in the trial court.
Kateregga Nuhu and Others v Kasaga Abdul and Another (Civil Suit No. 237 of 2021) [2025] UGHCLD 63 (6 May 2025)
The court held that land in Busiro Block 268 Plot 473 belonged to the grandchildren of the late Nuliat Tegwa, found the 2nd defendant’s purchase void, and ordered eviction and damages.
Nagadya v Namubiru (Civil Appeal 29 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 154 (21 March 2025)
The High Court held that Civil Suit No. 027 of 2017 was barred by res judicata and struck it out, setting aside the lower court judgment and costs orders.
Abdul Bar Abdalla v Abdalla Kadet and 3 Others (Civil Appeal No. 054 of 2020) [2025] UGHC 535 (23 January 2025)
The court found that the Appellant failed to prove that the suit land belonged to Abdalla Ibrahim Lakwar, as no evidence of lease, occupation licence, or residence was adduced. The Respondents proved that Hajjati Zamzam Ibrahim enjoyed possessory title over the suit land, supported by receipts and occupation permits in her name, and unchallenged occupation for decades. The court held that possession confers a possessory title enforceable against all but those with a better title. However, the document dated 12th June 1999 was not authored by Hajjati Zamzam Ibrahim, who was illiterate, and was…
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Kiwalabye v Nantubwe (Civil Appeal 315 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 272 (11 November 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal challenging jurisdiction, ownership, and trespass findings over a kibanja in Wakiso district.
Matovu and Others v Igga and Others (HCT-05-CV-MC 17 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 990 (25 October 2024)
The respondents failed to adduce documentary evidence to prove that the late Jamiru Lubega gifted them the suit land inter vivos. The law requires delivery of a gift of registered land to be effected by execution and delivery of transfer forms, which was not done. The applicants, as administrators, are vested with the suit land and have locus to challenge the caveat. The respondents' basis for lodging the caveat was not justified, as their alleged interest was not proved. The caveat therefore frustrates the administration of the estate and must be vacated to enable the administrators to perfo…
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