The Board of Governors Kings College Buddo v Kizito (Miscellaneous Application 2677 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 5 (20 January 2025)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 2677 of 2024
Judge
Naluzze Aisha Batala, J
The High Court allowed an application to amend a defence and counterclaim to correct plot descriptions, finding no prejudice and no change to the cause of action.
Zziwa and 3 Others v Ssembatya and Another (Civil Miscellaneous Application No. 142 of 2019) [2021] UGHCLD 138 (29 September 2021)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Miscellaneous Application No. 142 of 2019
Judge
Nkonge, J
The court found that the applicants' request to amend their defence and counterclaim was based on new information obtained from a survey, which clarified the correct plot number in dispute. Although the amendment introduces new facts and potentially new claims, it was sought before the trial commenced and does not amount to a mala fide application. The court emphasized that any prejudice to the respondents can be compensated by an award of costs and that allowing the amendment would avoid multiplicity of proceedings and ensure all matters in controversy are resolved. The application was there…
Nakivumbi Wakaabu v The Registered Trustees of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese (Civil Suit No. 23 of 2009) [2012] UGHC 425 (30 April 2012)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit No. 23 of 2009
Judge
Owiny-Dollo, J
The High Court held that the Plaintiff had an equitable interest in the disputed land and that the Defendant acquired title with notice of that interest and through fraud.