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Byarufu v Bikara and Another (Civil Appeal 93 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 105 (17 January 2025)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, upholding findings that the respondents owned the disputed land and that the appellant’s claims amounted to trespass.
Tibasaga & 2 Others v Kabonera (Civil Appeal 39 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 845 (29 August 2024)
The High Court allowed an appeal over a land dispute, holding that the respondent had not proved ownership or trespass and setting aside the lower court orders.
Epeku v Lakeri (Civil Appeal 42 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 755 (15 August 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over customary land ownership, upholding findings that the respondent inherited the land and the appellant’s purchase claim was unproven.
Apupuret and Another v Omani (Civil Appeal 87 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 520 (24 April 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over ownership of the fourth garden in a land dispute, upholding the finding that it belonged to the respondent's estate.
Abiro and Another v Eweru (Civil Appeal 50 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 454 (23 August 2023)
High Court land appeal dismissed. The court upheld the magistrate’s finding that the respondent owned the customary land and that the appellants failed to prove their claim.
Sekyanzi v Prof . Wavamuno (Miscellaneous Application 37 of 2020) [2023] UGSC 28 (27 July 2023)
The Supreme Court determined that the applicant's intended appeal raises a substantial question regarding the interpretation of bonafide occupancy under Ugandan law, specifically whether a person who inherited land from a predecessor who died before the 1995 Constitution qualifies as a bonafide occupant. The court found that this issue is of sufficient general and public importance, as its resolution could affect a significant number of Ugandans with similar inheritance claims. The court emphasized its discretionary power to grant leave in order to do justice, noting that it is not limited to…
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Otto v Tabu and 7 Others (Civil Appeal 23 of 2015) [2023] UGHCCD 147 (19 May 2023)
The High Court set aside a magistrate’s dismissal of a land suit, held the defendants could not be declared owners without a counterclaim, and awarded the appellant four acres.
Obete & 2 Others v Olwo (Civil Appeal 29 of 2016) [2023] UGHC 351 (21 February 2023)
The High Court in Lira dismissed a land appeal, upholding findings that the respondent owned the disputed land by customary inheritance and that the appellants trespassed.
Alituha & Anor Vs Mayindo (HCT-01-LD-CA-0028 OF 2017) [2019] UGHCCD 11 (11 March 2019)
The High Court allowed a land appeal, finding the appellants were bona fide occupants and not trespassers, and set aside eviction and damages orders.
Simea & 7 Ors Vs Maber group farm Ltd (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0019 OF 2016) [2018] UGHCCD 26 (15 March 2018)
The High Court found that the respondent failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that it acquired the disputed land as a customary owner in accordance with applicable customary rules. The respondent's claim was based solely on the assertion that its director inherited the land, but no evidence was adduced regarding the specific customary law, rules, or practices governing such inheritance, nor compliance with those rules. The court held that acquisition of land by inheritance by a director does not automatically vest ownership in the company, given its separate legal personality. Fu…
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