Uganda Case Law

Yuda Lutta Musoke v Greenland Bank

Yuda Lutta Musoke v Greenland Bank (Civil Suit No. 506 of 2001) [2002] UGCommC 9 (26 June 2002)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 506 of 2001

The court held that the preliminary objection raised by the plaintiff could not be determined as a pure point of law because it required the ascertainment of facts, specifically whether the co-proprietor's consent was obtained for the creation of the equitable mortgage or lien. The court emphasized that preliminary objections are only appropriate where the facts are undisputed and the issue is purely legal. Since the matter of consent was contested and required evidence, the objection was premature. The court overruled the preliminary objection and directed that the issue be determined during…

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• Bankers Lien
• Equitable Mortgage
• Joint Property
• Consent Of Co Proprietor

Melda Nanfuka Lubega v Esta Nalubega and Charles Bukenya

Melda Nanfuka Lubega v Esta Nalubega and Charles Bukenya (Civil Suit 1078 of 1999) [2001] UGHC 132 (20 August 2001)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 1078 of 1999

Judge

Bossa, J

The court found that the will presented was valid, having been properly executed and attested in accordance with the Succession Act. The evidence established the chain of custody and authenticity of the will, and the signatures of the testator and witnesses were corroborated. The objections raised by the defendants were based on dissatisfaction with the will's contents, not on legal grounds. The plaintiff, as the immediate beneficiary, was entitled to apply for letters of administration with the will annexed, jointly with the Administrator General, as the will did not appoint an executor. The…

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• Letters Of Administration
• Validity Of Will
• Estate Distribution
• Joint Property
• Succession Act
• Probate Costs

Koloneri v Wakasanga (H.C.C.S NO. 50 OF 1988)

Koloneri v Wakasanga (H.C.C.S NO. 50 OF 1988) [1995] UGHCCD 3 (18 April 1995)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

H.C.C.S NO. 50 OF 1988

Judge

Kato, J

The High Court granted the plaintiff letters of administration, ordered removal of the defendant’s caveat, and awarded possession of jointly acquired property at Bugembe.

• Letters Of Administration
• Caveat Removal
• Cohabitation Rights
• Joint Property
• Islamic Marriage
• Letters-of-administration