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Civil Procedure [2023] UGHC 418

Katongole & 2 Others v Katongole (Revision Application 14 of 2022)

Katongole & 2 Others v Katongole (Revision Application 14 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 418 (17 August 2023)

The High Court set aside a magistrate’s land judgment for lack of pecuniary jurisdiction, holding the suit property value exceeded the court’s limit.

  • Pecuniary Jurisdiction
  • Revisionary Powers
  • Magistrates Court Jurisdiction
  • Land Valuation
  • Nullity Of Proceedings
  • Pecuniary-jurisdiction
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Land And Property [2021] UGHCLD 214

Babisa Sentumu v Commissioner Land Registration

Babisa Sentumu v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application No. 118 of 2021) [2021] UGHCLD 214 (12 November 2021)

The High Court awarded Babirye Sarah UGX 20,000,000 in general damages after finding that the defendants wrongfully withheld her land title for six years.

  • Detention Of Title Deed
  • Compensation For Inconvenience
  • General Damages
  • Land Valuation
  • Return Of Property
  • General-damages
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Land And Property [2003] UGHC 36

Livingstone Kyofa Mpiima v Elizabeth Nanteza

Livingstone Kyofa Mpiima v Elizabeth Nanteza (CIVIL SUIT NO. 853 OF 1989 ) (CIVIL SUIT NO. 853 of 1989) [2003] UGHC 36 (12 June 2003)

The High Court held that a sub-lease agreement had been breached, declined specific performance, and awarded the plaintiff general damages, interest, and costs.

  • Specific Performance
  • Breach Of Contract
  • Customary Tenancy
  • Damages
  • Remedies
  • Land Valuation
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Civil Procedure [2016] UGHCLD 1

matovu v Babirye (Misc. Appeal No. 13 of 2014)

matovu v Babirye (Misc. Appeal No. 13 of 2014) [2016] UGHCLD 1 (26 June 2016)

The court found that the Taxing Officer exercised her discretion properly in awarding Shs. 50,000,000/= as instruction fees, considering relevant factors such as the location and value of the suit property, the amount of work involved, and the general conduct of the case. The court held that there was no evidence of manifest excessiveness or application of wrong principles, and therefore, there was no justification to interfere with the Taxing Officer's award. The appeal was dismissed with costs.

  • Taxation Of Costs
  • Instruction Fees
  • Judicial Discretion
  • Appeals Against Taxation
  • Land Valuation
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