Uganda Case Law

Mushabe and 2 Others v Kajuna and 2 Others (Revision Application No. 93 of 2005)

Mushabe and 2 Others v Kajuna and 2 Others (Revision Application No. 93 of 2005) [2022] UGHC 37 (23 August 2022)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Revision Application No. 93 of 2005

Judges

Zeija, PJ

The High Court held that the lower court lacked jurisdiction in a land dispute, treated the proceedings as a nullity, and awarded compensation for illegally attached cattle.

• Jurisdiction Of Magistrates
• Nullity Of Proceedings
• Illegal Execution
• Compensation For Illegal Attachment
• Land Dispute Resolution
• Jurisdiction

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

Barebereho v Zibuco Civil Engineering and Contractors

Barebereho v Zibuco Civil Engineering and Contractors (CIVIL SUIT NO. 539 OF 2016) [2018] UGHCCD 149 (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 claim over alleged cheque-based business dealings and upheld the defendant’s counterclaim for fraud, breach of trust, and abuse of process.

• Breach Of Trust
• Fraudulent Court Process
• Illegal Execution
• Damages
• Cheque Fraud
• Cheque-fraud

Byaruhanga Vs Wandera (Land Miscellaneous Application No. 0019 of 2015)

Byaruhanga Vs Wandera (Land Miscellaneous Application No. 0019 of 2015) [2016] UGHCLD 3 (27 January 2016)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Land Miscellaneous Application No. 0019 of 2015

Judge

Byabakama, J

The court found that the respondent's act of fencing and taking possession of the suitland constituted an unlawful execution, as she did not seek court authority to enforce the decree. The law requires that execution of a decree be carried out through proper court procedures, not by unilateral action of the decree holder. However, the claim for compensation for alleged destruction of property could not be resolved on affidavit evidence alone due to contested facts and lack of clear proof. The applicant may pursue compensation through a separate claim. The court ordered restoration of the stat…

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• Illegal Execution
• Possession Of Land
• Eviction Orders
• Compensation For Damage