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Nakigudde Miriam v Neema John (Civil Appeal 7 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 494 (19 June 2025)
The High Court partly allowed an appeal in a land dispute, holding that the respondent’s kibanja was about seven acres and ordering him to vacate any excess land.
Kajumba v Nyaisanja (HCT-01-LD-CS 43 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 137 (28 February 2025)
The court found that the instant suit and the earlier suit (HCT-00-CV-CS-LD 38 of 2021) involved the same parties, subject matter, and reliefs, and both were pending before the same court. Applying the tests for lispendens, the court held that the instant suit was barred under Section 6 of the Civil Procedure Act. Furthermore, the Plaintiff's conduct in filing a second suit on the same subject matter against the same defendant constituted an abuse of court process, as it perpetuated multiplicity of suits and risked conflicting judgments. The court concluded that the suit must be struck out an…
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Kajumba v Mwesige (Miscellaneous Application 13 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 130 (28 February 2025)
The High Court found the 1st respondent in contempt of a temporary injunction over disputed land, imposed a UGX 20 million penalty, and left the injunction in force.
Ssemivule v Lukyamuzi & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1957 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 227 (30 September 2024)
The High Court found no contempt of a temporary injunction for lack of proof of knowledge, but allowed the plaintiff to amend the plaint and join three respondents.
Rwavira v Kutesa (Civil Application 248 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 271 (13 September 2024)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution because the notice of appeal was filed out of time and no validation was sought.
Mugerwa & 85 Others v Kanaba & 2 Others (Civil Suit 29 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 907 (6 September 2024)
The High Court held that most plaintiffs failed to prove individual claims, but recognized equitable interests in occupied land and ordered correction of the lease and title.
Adjumani District Local Government v Akule & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 56 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 644 (9 July 2024)
The court found that while the applicant failed to file its defence within the prescribed time, the failure was attributed to ongoing settlement discussions with the respondents, which, although not conclusively evidenced, indicated an intention to resolve the dispute amicably. The court emphasized that ex parte judgments entered by default are not judgments on the merits and may be set aside upon sufficient cause. The principle of substantive justice, as enshrined in Article 126(2)(e) of the Constitution, requires that disputes be determined on their merits rather than technicalities. The co…
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Kato Sulaiman Kiggundu v Registered Trustees of Church of Uganda (Miscellaneous Application No. 256I of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 304 (5 June 2024)
The court found that although the subject matter and reliefs sought in both Civil Suit No. 537 of 2021 and Civil Suit No. 0052 of 2023 were the same, Civil Suit No. 537 of 2021 was withdrawn by the respondent prior to the hearing of the present application. As a result, there was no previously instituted suit pending between the parties at the time of the application, and the lis pendens rule did not apply. The application to strike out Civil Suit No. 0052 of 2023 was therefore dismissed.
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Arop v Otto (Civil Appeal 47 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 121 (28 March 2024)
The High Court of Uganda at Gulu allowed a land appeal, set aside the magistrate’s dismissal, declared the appellant the owner, and ordered vacant possession.
Musoke v Ssesanga (Civil Appeal 11 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 732 (23 February 2024)
A land appeal succeeded after the High Court found material contradictions in the respondent’s evidence and held a 2000 sale agreement void for lack of authority.
