Musoke v Nakku (Civil Appeal 15 of 2019) [2023] UGHC 364 (9 May 2023)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal 15 of 2019
Judge
Katamba Nkwanga, J
The High Court upheld a 70/30 division of matrimonial property in Masaka, finding that both spouses contributed directly and indirectly to the Kirumba B property.
Ambayo v Aserua (Civil Appeal No. 100 of 2015) [2022] UGCA 272 (15 November 2022)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal No. 100 of 2015
Judge
Kibeedi Mutangula, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Musoke, JA
The Court of Appeal held that property acquired before formal marriage but used as the family home, and to which both parties contributed, can be treated as matrimonial property. However, the respondent's contributions, though both monetary and non-monetary, did not justify an equal (50%) share as previously awarded by the High Court. The appellate court found that the trial judge failed to properly evaluate the evidence, particularly regarding the respondent's capacity and actual involvement in construction and acquisition, and did not account for the appellant's substantial investment in th…