Uganda Case Law

Sempala v Nakiyingi and Another

Sempala v Nakiyingi and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 1158 of 2022) [2022] UGHCLD 227 (24 November 2022)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1158 of 2022

Judge

Nkonge, J

The applicant demonstrated a substantial legal interest in the suit land, having jointly purchased, possessed, and developed it with his wife, a defendant in the main suit. The absence of opposition from the respondents, who were duly served, means the applicant's affidavit evidence stands unchallenged and is presumed truthful. The court found that the applicant's presence is necessary for the complete and effective adjudication of all issues relating to the suit land and to avoid multiplicity of suits. Accordingly, the applicant should be joined as a defendant, and the pleadings amended to r…

Source excerpt

• Joinder Of Parties
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Interest In Suit Land
• Avoidance Of Multiplicity Of Suits

Ushang Limited v Airtel Uganda Limited and Another

Ushang Limited v Airtel Uganda Limited and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 1930 of 2021) [2021] UGHCLD 186 (20 December 2021)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1930 of 2021

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court allowed joinder of Eaton Towers Co. Uganda Ltd as a co-defendant, finding the proposed addition served justice and raised triable issues.

• Joinder Of Parties
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Interest In Suit Land
• Joinder-of-parties
• Amendment-of-pleadings
• Land-dispute