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Karokora v Karokora (Divorce Cause 20 of 2020) [2023] UGHCFD 32 (18 August 2023)
The High Court dismissed a divorce petition, holding that cruelty or desertion alone were insufficient under the Divorce Act without proof of adultery.
Katusabe v Kaboyo (Civil Appeal 7 of 2021) [2023] UGHCFD 19 (31 March 2023)
The High Court dismissed a divorce appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove adultery, desertion, cruelty, or entitlement to property distribution.
Kintu v Kintu (Divorce Appeal No 135 of 1997) [2001] UGHC 46 (20 August 2001)
The court found that a valid marriage existed between the parties under Banyoro customary law, based on credible evidence of a marriage ceremony, cohabitation, and recognition by the families. Non-registration of the marriage did not invalidate it or bar the respondent from seeking relief. The petition was properly brought under the Customary Marriage (Registration) Decree, not the Divorce Act. Grounds for divorce such as adultery, cruelty, and desertion were recognized under the relevant custom and were sufficiently proved by the petitioner. The respondent's evidence was found to be contradi…
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McKellar v McKellar (Divorce Cause No. 77 of 1955) [1956] EACA 28 (1 January 1956)
A wife’s undefended divorce petition for constructive desertion failed because the husband’s neglect and abusive behaviour did not meet the legal threshold.
