Uganda Case Law

Halima Nakivumbi Wakaabu V The Registered Trustees of Fort Portal Diocese

Halima Nakivumbi Wakaabu V The Registered Trustees of Fort Portal Diocese (Civil Suit No. 23 of 2009) [2012] UGHC 403 (30 April 2012)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 23 of 2009

Judge

Owiny-Dollo, J

The Plaintiff had acquired an equitable proprietary interest in the suit property by virtue of allocation, payment of premium and ground rent, and physical possession. The Defendant, through its agents, had ample notice of the Plaintiff's interest and ongoing litigation over the land. Despite this, the Defendant procured registration of the suit property in its name, relying on assurances from the Land Board but disregarding the Plaintiff's rights and objections. The process was tainted by fraud, as the Defendant acted in defiance of clear warnings and failed to ensure proper inspection and c…

Source excerpt

• Fraudulent Registration
• Equitable Interest
• Notice Of Interest
• Land Allocation Disputes
• Natural Justice
• Title Cancellation

Nakivumbi Wakaabu v The Registered Trustees of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese

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.

• Fraudulent Registration
• Equitable Interest
• Notice Of Interest
• Misdescription Of Land
• Natural Justice
• Land Allocation

Nakivumbi Vs Registered Trustees Of Fortportal Catholic Diocese

Nakivumbi Vs Registered Trustees Of Fortportal Catholic Diocese (CIVIL SUIT No. 23 OF 2009) [2012] UGHCCD 14 (30 April 2012)

Court

HC: Civil Division (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 land and that the defendant acquired title with notice of her claim and fraud.

• Fraudulent Registration
• Equitable Interest
• Notice Of Interest
• Misdescription Of Land
• Natural Justice
• Land Allocation Disputes