Uganda Case Law

Lubega Phoebe v Deborah Nantume and Commissioner Land Registration

Lubega Phoebe v Deborah Nantume and Commissioner Land Registration (Civil Suit 289 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 495 (27 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 289 of 2022

Judge

Wolayo, J

The High Court found that the subject matter of the present suit—Buruli Block 147 Plot 183 land at Nakasongola—was previously litigated in Nakasongola Chief Magistrate's Civil Suit No. 006 of 2002 between the predecessors in title of the current parties. The lower court judgment conclusively determined that the land belonged to the orphans of the late Kitagenda Grace Samula, and ordered the defendant and her agents to vacate the land. The subsequent registration of the land in the names of Lubega Abel and then Deborah Nantume did not alter the fact that the dispute had already been adjudicate…

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• Res Judicata
• Registered Land Title
• Estate Administration
• Land Transfer
• Injunctions

Lugolobi v Commissioner Land Registration

Lugolobi v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Cause 29 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 131 (27 May 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 29 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court dismissed an application for a vesting order over land, holding that the applicant had not first sought the order from the Commissioner Land Registration as required by statute.

• Vesting Orders
• Registration Of Titles
• Procedural Prerequisites
• Land Transfer
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Vesting-orders

Mutagubya Stephen v Nanteza Rebecca & 5 Others

Mutagubya Stephen v Nanteza Rebecca & 5 Others (Civil Suit 131 of 2014) [2024] UGHCLD 53 (29 February 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 131 of 2014

Judge

Kazaarwe, J

The High Court held that the plaintiff had a protectable Kibanja interest, ordered a joint survey and transfer forms to be signed, and dismissed the counterclaim.

• Mailo Land
• Tenant By Occupancy
• Specific Performance
• Land Transfer
• Counterclaim
• Joint Survey

Babyesiza and Another v Masindi District Local Government

Babyesiza and Another v Masindi District Local Government (Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 42 (2 February 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2023

Judge

Serunkuma, J

The High Court of Uganda granted a consequential order directing transfer of title to land for Bunyoro University, and made no order as to costs.

• Consequential Orders
• Judicial Review
• Mandamus
• Prohibition
• Land Transfer
• Execution Of Judgments

Musebeni Baguma v Commissioner Land Registration and Another

Musebeni Baguma v Commissioner Land Registration and Another (Miscellaneous Application 219 of 2021) [2023] UGHCLD 153 (21 June 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 219 of 2021

Judge

Nkonge, J

The court found that the applicant, as decree holder, is entitled to the execution of the orders made in Civil Appeals No. 40 & 41 of 2010, specifically the issuance of a Certificate of Title for Kyaggwe Block 92 Plot 166, less 0.25 acres previously transferred. The respondents, being the authorities responsible for land registration and mapping, are under a legal obligation to effectuate the decree and ensure the applicant receives title to the decretal land. The court emphasized that its prior judgment must be given effect and that the applicant's continued possession and enjoyment of the l…

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• Specific Performance
• Certificate Of Title
• Execution Of Decree
• Land Transfer
• Breach Of Contract

Lakidi & 6 Others v Okullo & Another (Originating Summons 5 of 2021)

Lakidi & 6 Others v Okullo & Another (Originating Summons 5 of 2021) [2021] UGHCFD 228 (30 November 2021)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Originating Summons 5 of 2021

Judge

Komuhangi, J

The High Court held the originating summons was properly filed and ordered the executor to transfer the suit land to all the deceased’s children under the will.

• Probate And Administration
• Wills And Testamentary Succession
• Executor Duties
• Land Transfer
• Beneficiary Rights
• Probate-and-administration

Highland Agriculture and Export Ltd v Bulondo International Ltd & 3 Ors

Highland Agriculture and Export Ltd v Bulondo International Ltd & 3 Ors (Civil Suit 568 of 2013) [2018] UGCommC 8 (6 April 2018)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 568 of 2013

The High Court found the debt for cement had been paid, but ordered the defendants to include the plaintiff on title to land agreed as security for accrued interest.

• Sale Of Goods
• Security For Debt
• Land Transfer
• Contractual Indebtedness
• Commercial-dispute
• Debt-recovery

Kizza & Anor v Kalala & 4 Ors

Kizza & Anor v Kalala & 4 Ors (Civil Suit No. 151 of 2004) [2017] UGHCLD 6 (31 January 2017)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 151 of 2004

Judge

Bashaija, J

The High Court held that the land dispute was barred by res judicata because the fraud and estate-management issues had already been finally determined.

• Res Judicata
• Fraudulent Registration
• Letters Of Administration
• Estate Management
• Land Transfer
• Beneficiary Rights

Davanti Union Limited v Commissioner Land Registration (Misc. Application No. 262 of 2014)

Davanti Union Limited v Commissioner Land Registration (Misc. Application No. 262 of 2014) [2014] UGHCLD 107 (24 June 2014)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc. Application No. 262 of 2014

Judge

Luswata, J

The High Court granted an ex parte temporary injunction to stop cancellation of the applicant’s land registration pending determination of the main application.

• Temporary Injunctions
• Caveats On Land
• Title Cancellation
• Natural Justice
• Land Transfer
• Status Quo Preservation

Kamyuka Bruhan V Hon. Florence Namayanja

Kamyuka Bruhan V Hon. Florence Namayanja (Civil Suit No. 414 of 2012) [2014] UGHCLD 143 (28 May 2014)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 414 of 2012

The court held that the general rule is that costs follow the event, meaning the successful party is entitled to recover costs unless there is a good reason to depart from this rule. The Plaintiff was compelled to litigate due to the Defendant's refusal to acknowledge his proprietary interest and to vacate the caveat, despite repeated attempts at amicable settlement. The Defendant's conduct necessitated the suit, and there was no evidence of misconduct or other reason attributable to the Plaintiff that would justify denying him costs. Therefore, the court exercised its discretion in favour of…

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• Costs Award
• Consent Judgment
• Land Transfer
• Caveat Removal