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Nabwiire Jane v Nanteza Irene (Civil Appeal No. 133 of 2022) [2025] UGCA 237 (18 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a second appeal over disputed land possession, holding that an unadmitted kibanja sale agreement could not be relied on and that factual grounds were not open on second appeal.
Bikwasirwoha v Musana (HCT-01-CV-MA-0039-2025) [2025] UGHC 554 (14 July 2025)
The High Court declined to find contempt, holding that non-compliance with the land title order was not proved to be wilful and mala fide beyond reasonable doubt.
Serugo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 85 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCRD 20 (14 May 2025)
The appellate court found that while the facts could give rise to both civil and criminal proceedings, the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant induced Christine Zawedde to transfer her land by false pretences. The medical evidence regarding Zawedde's mental and physical incapacity was not properly introduced, as the medical personnel were not called to testify and be cross-examined. Key witnesses from the Land Registry and the advocate who witnessed the transaction were not called, leaving gaps in the chain of evidence. The Gift Deed relied upon by the appel…
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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.
Kalemesa v Kaggwa and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1487 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCD 363 (19 December 2023)
The High Court held that its existing stay order remained in force pending appeal, noting its inherent power to make interim orders and prevent the appeal from becoming nugatory.
Muwonge v Fatuma Abdalla (Administrator of the estate of late Rajab Salim ) and Another (Miscellaneous Application 1472 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 154 (12 June 2023)
The High Court declined to strike out a land plaint, holding that allegations of fraud raised triable issues that required a full trial.
Rukuba Ngaiza( as administrator of the estate of the late zabuloni kikukule and Ezekiel Rukuba) v Kahangwe alias samwiri Rukuba)( as administrator of the Estate of the late Nikodemu- Kakurora) (Miscellaneous Application 112 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 169 (31 May 2023)
The High Court granted judgment on admission for 4 acres of land, finding the respondents’ admission clear and unequivocal, while leaving other remedies for trial.
Mukwaya and 3 Others v Sebalamu and 3 Others (Civil Suit No. 583 of 2013) [2022] UGHCLD 93 (24 February 2022)
The court found that the Defendants, as administrators of the estate of the late Disan Serwanga, had occupied and developed a portion of the suit land for over 12 years prior to the institution of the suit. The evidence established that the late Disan Serwanga's possession was adverse to the Plaintiffs' title, and the Plaintiffs acquiesced to this occupation. The principle of adverse possession applied, granting the Defendants legal interest in the 4.4 acres they occupied. The Plaintiffs failed to prove trespass or entitlement to the reliefs sought, as the Defendants' occupation was lawful by…
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Kisitu v Bateesa (Civil Appeal No. 056 of 2011) [2014] UGHCLD 10 (20 March 2014)
The appellate court found that the trial magistrate's conclusion that the Respondent was a lawful or bona fide occupant was not supported by the evidence. The Respondent's claim to the land was based on a purchase from a squatter, Naome Namirembe, who had no title to pass, and the documentary evidence presented was vague and did not establish lawful occupation. The Respondent did not meet the requirements of section 29(2) of the Land Act, as he had not occupied or utilised the land for the requisite period, nor was there evidence of consent from the registered owner. The trial magistrate reli…
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Rwamuhanda v Tuhirirwe (Civil Appeal No. 38 of 2005) [2006] UGCA 55 (1 January 2006)
The Court of Appeal held that the appellant was a lawful and bonafide occupant of the land, so the eviction order and damages against her were set aside.
