Uganda Case Law

Sentambule v Musoke

Sentambule v Musoke (Civil Application 481 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 83 (24 March 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 481 of 2024

Judge

Buteera, DCJ, Luswata, JA, Kazibwe, JA

The Court of Appeal lacks jurisdiction to admit additional evidence on a second appeal from the High Court acting in its appellate jurisdiction, as expressly prohibited by Rule 32(2) of the Judicature (Court of Appeal Rules) Directions. The applicant's reliance on inherent powers and Supreme Court authorities is misplaced, as those decisions interpreted Supreme Court rules, which do not contain an equivalent prohibition. The omission of locus in quo proceedings, while unfortunate, does not create an exception to the clear statutory bar. The application is therefore incompetent and must be dis…

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• Adducing Additional Evidence
• Second Appeal Jurisdiction
• Locus In Quo Proceedings
• Trespass On Land
• Appellate Review
• Exceptional Circumstances

Okalang & Another v Aurugai & Another

Okalang & Another v Aurugai & Another (Miscellaneous Application 278 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 115 (17 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 278 of 2024

Judge

Lubega, J

The High Court in Mbale granted a stay of execution pending appeal, holding that the applicants raised an arguable appeal and faced substantial loss if eviction and tree cutting proceeded.

• Stay Of Execution
• Substantial Loss
• Security For Costs
• Locus In Quo Proceedings
• Party Identification
• Irreparable Injury

Bakirana v Kiiza (HCT-01-LD-CV-CA 32 of 2023)

Bakirana v Kiiza (HCT-01-LD-CV-CA 32 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 132 (28 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-LD-CV-CA 32 of 2023

Judge

Wagona, J

The appeal failed because the appellants' claim was based on a will that was neither pleaded nor produced in court, contrary to the requirements of the Evidence Act and established case law. Oral testimony about the will was inadmissible and insufficient to prove their claim to the suit land. The respondent's evidence was consistent with her pleadings and supported by documentary proof of letters of administration and inventory, establishing her entitlement as beneficiary of her late father's estate. The trial magistrate properly evaluated the evidence and did not rely on irregular evidence f…

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• Ownership Dispute
• Succession And Wills
• Evaluation Of Evidence
• Locus In Quo Proceedings

Kawoooya v Kakiza

Kawoooya v Kakiza (Civil Appeal 2 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 1230 (28 November 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 2 of 2021

Judge

Emokor, J

The High Court at Kabale dismissed a land appeal, upholding findings that the respondent owned the suit land, the appellant trespassed, and the locus visit confirmed the boundary.

• Land Ownership Disputes
• Boundary Demarcation
• Trespass To Land
• Evaluation Of Evidence
• Sale Agreements
• Locus In Quo Proceedings