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Kyarimpa Beatrice v Mukama Alex (Civil Suit 698 of 2021) [2025] UGHCLD 125 (10 July 2025)
The High Court found the land was jointly acquired by an unmarried cohabiting couple, held the plaintiff fraudulently registered sole title, and ordered cancellation and sale.
Kaboggoza v Bangi (Civil Appeal 19 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 206 (20 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over cohabitation property, finding it had jurisdiction and that the respondent solely owned the Ssembabule property.
Dr. Joseph Tindyebwa v Amiina Christine (Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 350 (10 April 2025)
The High Court held that the respondent beneficiary had a caveatable interest in estate land and refused to lift the caveat. The application was dismissed with costs.
Katende v Ssengonzi and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 203 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 46 (26 February 2024)
The High Court allowed substitution after the second plaintiff died, holding that the land claim survived to the remaining plaintiff and the suit could continue.
Obuku v Obitre (Divorce Cause 169 of 2023) [2023] UGHCFD 196 (30 November 2023)
The Court found that the parties' conduct and joint registration of the matrimonial home and investment account evidenced an intention to share ownership equally. No sufficient evidence was adduced to rebut the presumption of equality for jointly owned property. The Court held that both parties are entitled to a 50% share in the matrimonial home at Nsasa and the UAP Unit Trust Account. Individually acquired properties, such as the three plots at Nabusugwe, Mukono and the respective portions of land at Zirobwe, remain the sole property of the purchaser. The Court ordered valuation of the matri…
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Alokit v Turinomujuni and Others (Civil Suit 150 of 2019) [2023] UGCommC 82 (27 September 2023)
The High Court held that jointly acquired matrimonial land was family land, and that sale and mortgage without the plaintiff’s spousal consent were unlawful.
Nantongo v Konde (Civil Suit 148 of 2022) [2023] UGHCFD 160 (15 June 2023)
The court partly granted a succession claim, ordering the defendant to give the plaintiff 0.285 acres at Buloba, but rejecting claims to Mutungo and a separate share in Singo.
Bugembe v Namutebi (Civil Appeal No. 35 of 2020) [2023] UGHCLD 83 (31 March 2023)
The appellate court found that the respondent made both monetary and non-monetary contributions to the development of the suit property. The evidence, including the sale of her inherited Kibanja land and her domestic work, was consistent and credible. The law recognizes such contributions, even in the absence of formal marriage, as conferring proprietary interests. The course of dealing between the parties demonstrated joint ownership as tenants in common. The trial magistrate's decision to award equal shares was supported by both the facts and applicable legal principles. The appeal was dism…
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Sekindi v Kaumba (Civil Suit 267 of 2017) [2023] UGHCFD 79 (27 March 2023)
The High Court held that the Muyenga property was jointly owned and should be shared equally, while the Luwero land remained the plaintiff’s inheritance but its developments were shared.
Bukusike v Namugabwe (Civil Appeal 139 of 2016) [2023] UGHCLD 291 (8 February 2023)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over joint ownership of land, holding that evidence showed the respondent contributed to the purchase and was not bound by an unproved sale agreement.
