Uganda Case Law

Bulayi Geofrey and Kantinti Edward Mbazira v Patrick James Batanda and Others

Bulayi Geofrey and Kantinti Edward Mbazira v Patrick James Batanda and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 3187 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 144 (15 July 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 3187 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The application for review is procedurally untenable because the suit from which it arises was abated for failure to extract summons for directions as required by the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2019. The law is clear that once a suit abates, the only remedy available to the aggrieved party is to file a fresh suit, subject to the law of limitation. The applicants' attempt to revive the abated suit by way of review is contrary to established legal principles and precedents, including Kalemera Sam Wilson vs Kaggwa Christopher Chris and Abdul Ddamulira vs Mss Xsabo Power Limited. The appli…

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• Abatement Of Suit
• Review Of Court Orders
• Summons For Directions
• Fresh Suit Limitation
• Land Title Disputes

Kalanzi & Another v Lunkuse

Kalanzi & Another v Lunkuse (Civil Suit 144 of 2019) [2025] UGHCFD 12 (31 March 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 144 of 2019

Judge

Komuhangi, J

The High Court held that the alleged 1977 will was not proved, found the deceased died intestate, and ordered joint administration of the estate and subdivision of the land.

• Succession And Administration Of Estates
• Will Validity
• Caveats On Estate
• Beneficiary Entitlement
• Land Title Disputes
• Succession-and-administration-of-estates

Attorney General & Another v Kiggala & 4 Others

Attorney General & Another v Kiggala & 4 Others (Miscellaneous Application 121 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 40 (26 February 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 121 of 2024

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court granted a 12-month stay of execution pending appeal in a land dispute, finding the applicants had not shown strong prejudice but that limited suspension was justified.

• Stay Of Execution
• Judicial Review
• Land Title Disputes
• Competing Interests
• Statutory Mandate
• Irreparable Loss

Mohamed Khalil Dagher v The Commissioner Land Registration

Mohamed Khalil Dagher v The Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Cause 17 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 922 (3 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 17 of 2023

Judge

Nakachwa, J

The High Court held that the Commissioner Land Registration acted without notice or a hearing when vacating caveats, making the decision unlawful and procedurally improper.

• Judicial Review
• Caveats Removal
• Procedural Fairness
• Natural Justice Violation
• Quasi Judicial Powers
• Land Title Disputes

Kibuya v Khayemba & 6 Others (Revision Cause 9 of 2023)

Kibuya v Khayemba & 6 Others (Revision Cause 9 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 765 (22 August 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Revision Cause 9 of 2023

Judge

Lubega, J

The High Court revised and set aside a magistrate’s decree in a land dispute, holding that the trial court acted beyond its pecuniary jurisdiction.

• Jurisdiction Of Magistrates
• Pecuniary Jurisdiction
• Territorial Jurisdiction
• Revision Of Lower Court Decisions
• Land Title Disputes
• Revision-of-lower-court-decisions

Sanyu v Kabyanga and Another

Sanyu v Kabyanga and Another (Civil Application 160 of 2024) [2024] UGCA 203 (29 July 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 160 of 2024

Judge

Dr. Asa Mugenyi

The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution and temporary injunction, finding no shown notice of appeal, irreparable harm, or prima facie case.

• Stay Of Execution
• Temporary Injunction
• Land Title Disputes
• Irreparable Damage
• Balance Of Convenience
• Stay-of-execution

The Registered Trustees of Child Restoration Outreach v Departed Asians Property Custodian Board & 2 Others

The Registered Trustees of Child Restoration Outreach v Departed Asians Property Custodian Board & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 46 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 418 (7 June 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 46 of 2024

Judge

Lubega, J

The court found that the applicant established a prima facie case, as there is a serious question regarding the competing interests of the applicant and the 2nd respondent in the suit property. The applicant demonstrated a likelihood of suffering irreparable injury if the injunction was not granted, given its possession, the presence of tenants, and its rehabilitation activities for street children. The balance of convenience favored the applicant, who has been in possession since 1993. The court emphasized that the purpose of a temporary injunction is to preserve the status quo pending deter…

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• Temporary Injunctions
• Status Quo Orders
• Land Title Disputes
• Repossession Of Property

Uganda National Roads Authority v Katwesigye Wycliff & Anor

Uganda National Roads Authority v Katwesigye Wycliff & Anor (Miscellaneous Application 12 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 405 (31 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 12 of 2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court granted leave to amend a written statement of defense after new facts emerged about disputed land ownership, finding no prejudice to the respondents.

• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Written Statement Of Defense
• Land Title Disputes
• Procedural Fairness
• Amendment-of-pleadings
• Written-statement-of-defence

Capt.Charles v Kamahoro

Capt.Charles v Kamahoro (Miscellaneous Application 6 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 436 (24 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 6 of 2020

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima reviewed and set aside its earlier dismissal of a land-related suit, finding an error apparent on the record and reinstating the case.

• Review Of Judgment
• Cause Of Action
• Caveats
• Land Title Disputes
• Review-of-judgment
• Cause-of-action

Sserunkuma Isaac and Another v Muyingo Eliyazali and Another

Sserunkuma Isaac and Another v Muyingo Eliyazali and Another (Civil Suit 317 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1275 (29 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 317 of 2022

Judge

Wolayo, J

The High Court dismissed a land fraud claim, holding the plaintiffs failed to prove fraudulent registration and that the registered title remained valid.

• Fraudulent Registration
• Land Title Disputes
• Burden Of Proof
• Administration Of Estates
• Land-fraud
• Title-registration