Bugingo and Others v Sserunkuma and Others (Civil Suit 102 of 2022) [2025] UGHCFD 14 (14 April 2025)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit 102 of 2022
Judge
Komuhangi, J
The High Court held that the disputed Bulwa property belonged to Philomena Arombo Obol’s estate, invalidated later dealings, and cancelled the lease to the 3rd defendant.
Kategaya v Sebaliga & 2 Others (Civil Application 449 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 28 (29 January 2025)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Application 449 of 2024
Judge
Cheborion-Barishaki, JA
The Court found that the applicant, instead of complying with the High Court's order in Civil Suit No.634 of 2007, resorted to filing multiple applications in both the High Court and Court of Appeal, which amounted to forum shopping and abuse of court process. The applicant had previously been granted a stay of execution by consent in the High Court but failed to comply with its terms and did not seek review or appeal of those terms. The Court emphasized that judicial orders must be obeyed unless set aside or varied, and attempts to circumvent them through repeated applications undermine the…