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Mbazira Joseph and Another v Bugogo Yosam and Others (Civil Suit No. 103 of 2016) [2025] UGHC 568 (13 March 2025)
The High Court held that the disputed land was the plaintiffs’ property, cancelled overlapping defendants’ titles, ordered eviction, and awarded UGX 50 million in general damages.
Kagubale & 9 Others v Kiboga District Local Government & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 140 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1014 (28 October 2024)
The High Court at Kiboga dismissed an application for a temporary injunction over disputed leasehold land, finding the status quo sought was unclear and already altered.
Tandeka v Katamulingo and 2 Others (Civil Suit 270 of 2009) [2023] UGHCLD 163 (14 June 2023)
The court found that both the plaintiff and the 1st and 2nd defendants held certificates of title over the same land on the ground, though described differently on paper. The plaintiff's title originated from Lugusulu Estate Ltd, registered in 1983, and transferred to the plaintiff in 2002. The defendants' title was issued in 2009, subsequent to the plaintiff's and his predecessor's registration. The law dictates that the first title in time prevails, and no two concurrent titles can be properly issued over the same land. The defendants failed to strictly prove fraud in the plaintiff's acquis…
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Vivo Energy (U) Limited v Shire Petroleum Company Limited & 2 Ors (CIVIL SUIT No. 0008 OF 2016) [2018] UGHCCD 3 (11 January 2018)
The court found that the plaintiff's certificate of title, issued first in time by the Arua District Land Board, was the only valid title to the suit land. The subsequent grant to the second defendant's predecessor was void ab initio, as the land was no longer available for leasing after the plaintiff's lease was executed. The purported revocation of the plaintiff's lease was ineffective, as a lease, once executed, cannot be unilaterally revoked by the lessor. The second defendant's title, issued in the name of a business name lacking legal capacity, was invalid and incapable of conferring an…
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New Icon Investment Ltd & Ors v Uganda Land Commission (Civil Suit No. 477 of 2015) [2016] UGCommC 56 (24 June 2016)
The High Court added Uganda Investment Authority as a defendant, stayed further proceedings, and granted an interim injunction in a land title dispute.
Kamya v Kampala District Land Board & Anor (Miscellaneous Civil Application 17 of 2011) [2013] UGSC 2 (31 January 2013)
The Supreme Court of Uganda granted a stay of execution pending appeal, on the same terms as a prior interim stay, in a land lease dispute.
Oyat Otoo v Akongo and 2 others (HCT-02 - CV - CS- 0085 - 2007) [2010] UGHC 241 (26 November 2010)
The High Court held that the plaintiff was a bona fide purchaser for value without notice and ordered cancellation and re-registration of the lease offer.
Ghusalal v Manmilal Raja and Others (Civil Appeal No. 52 of 2000) [2001] UGCA 54 (1 January 2001)
The Court of Appeal upheld an award of costs against the appellant after a land dispute settled during trial, finding the judge exercised discretion properly.
Lebel (East Africa) Ltd v E.F. Lutwama (Civil Appeal No. 4 of 1985) [1986] UGCA 2 (30 May 1986)
The Court of Appeal found that the High Court failed to consider whether the appellant's counsel was prevented by sufficient cause from attending the hearing, specifically the uncontested affidavit evidence of arrest and detention by security forces. The appellant also received notice of the hearing date after the suit had already been heard, which constituted good cause for default. The lower court misdirected itself by refusing to consider the appellant's defence regarding improvements and possible forfeiture, even though such a defence could have been raised by amendment if a trial were or…
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