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Baryaija Vs Kikwisire & Anor (Civil Appeal No. 324 of 2017) [2017] UGCA 43 (24 October 2017)
The Court of Appeal extended time for filing a notice of appeal in a long-running land dispute, despite procedural objections and weak proof of the delay.
Kirangi v Karimunda & 2 Ors (Hct Civil Revision No. 06 of 2011) [2012] UGHC 191 (21 September 2012)
The court found that the LC II Court proceedings were fundamentally flawed due to the failure to serve the applicant and provide him an opportunity to be heard, in breach of the principles of natural justice. The absence of evidence of service and the irregularity of the proceedings rendered the LC II Court's decision invalid. The court emphasized that no valid decision can arise from a process that violates the right to a fair hearing. Furthermore, the dispute, being one of customary succession among family members, should have been adjudicated by a court with competent jurisdiction, specifi…
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Kirya v Kulabako & 3 Ors (Hct-09-cv- Cr. No. 0005/2012) [2012] UGHC 129 (9 July 2012)
The High Court held that the LC II Court of Labor Parish lacked jurisdiction, quashed its decision, and ordered a retrial in a competent court.
Odoo Simon Peter v Washington (Civil App.No.3 Of 2000) (Civil App.No.3 of 2000) [2008] UGHC 79 (26 March 2008)
The High Court dismissed a second appeal over customary land, upholding findings that the LC III Court had jurisdiction, the claim was timely, and the appellant was not a bona fide occupant.
Zaidi Ziwa & Ors v Gregory Kayita Senvuma (Civil Suit No.164 of 1993) (Civil Suit No.164 of 1993) [1999] UGHC 8 (31 May 1999)
The High Court held that a prior RCIII decision did not bar the suit as res judicata because the local council court lacked jurisdiction over the statutory land issues.
