Uganda Case Law

Mukwaya Paul v Majwala Fred and Another

Mukwaya Paul v Majwala Fred and Another (Civil Suit No. 30 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 533 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 30 of 2024

Judge

Deepa Verma, J

The admissions relied upon by the Defendant/Counter Plaintiff, found in the 2nd Counter Defendant's Written Statement of Defence, are not sufficiently clear, unambiguous, or unequivocal to warrant judgment on admission under Order 13 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules. Furthermore, these admissions are not contained in the Plaintiff's pleadings. The Plaintiff's pleadings and attached documents, including a sale agreement and witness statements, present a factual dispute regarding ownership and possession of the suit land. The Plaintiff alleges purchase and possession since 1997, dispossessio…

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• Ownership Dispute
• Trespass To Land
• Admissions In Pleadings
• Cause Of Action
• Estate Administration

Okello Newton and Others v Angia Ogola

Okello Newton and Others v Angia Ogola (Civil Appeal 16 of 2018) [2025] UGHC 382 (4 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 16 of 2018

Judge

Okello, J

The High Court partly allowed a land appeal, setting aside orders over the whole suit land and protecting only the portion proved by the respondent.

• Ownership Dispute
• Burden Of Proof
• Family Land Claims
• Evaluation Of Evidence
• Locus In Quo
• Pleadings Consistency

Lubulwa v Kanakulya and Others

Lubulwa v Kanakulya and Others (Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 226 (25 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The court found that the applicant established a prima facie case with triable issues regarding the ownership and transfer of the suit land, including whether the applicant lawfully purchased the land, whether the subsequent sale and transfer to the 2nd respondent was lawful, and whether the caveat was properly lodged and removed. The court determined that the applicant's action was neither frivolous nor vexatious and raised substantial questions for trial. While the respondents argued that any damage could be compensated by damages, the court emphasized that the purpose of a temporary injunc…

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• Temporary Injunction
• Caveat Registration
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Ownership Dispute
• Status Quo Preservation

Bukenya and Another v Ddungu

Bukenya and Another v Ddungu (Civil Suit 50 of 2017) [2025] UGHC 207 (16 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 50 of 2017

Judge

Tweyanze, J

The High Court at Masaka dismissed a land dispute, finding the defendant’s purchase validated by estate administrators and the suit time-barred.

• Ownership Dispute
• Adverse Possession
• Limitation Periods
• Succession Estate
• Fraud Allegations
• Land-ownership-dispute

Kikafunda Alex v Ferestus Joy Bajooiyi

Kikafunda Alex v Ferestus Joy Bajooiyi (Civil Appeal 25 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 348 (10 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 25 of 2023

Judge

Emokor, J

The High Court found that both the appellant and respondent have interests in the Suitland, with the respondent having a greater share based on corroborated evidence of purchase, occupation, and family ties. The trial Magistrate erred by failing to recognize the appellant's interest in the property and by not adequately guiding the unrepresented appellant regarding his right to testify. The evidence supported that the respondent is entitled to three quarters of the Suitland, including her house, while the appellant is entitled to one quarter, including his house. The pecuniary jurisdiction ar…

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• Ownership Dispute
• Pecuniary Jurisdiction
• Evidence Evaluation
• Family Land Rights

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

Kasukali v Kiiza (HCT-01-CV-CS-LD 37 of 2019)

Kasukali v Kiiza (HCT-01-CV-CS-LD 37 of 2019) [2025] UGHC 135 (28 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-CS-LD 37 of 2019

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court dismissed a land claim over a plot in Kyenjojo, finding the plaintiff failed to prove ownership and that the judicial sale and eviction were unlawful.

• Trespass To Land
• Judicial Sale
• Wrongful Eviction
• Ownership Dispute
• Execution Of Decree
• Land-dispute

Masette & Another v Khainza

Masette & Another v Khainza (Civil Appeal 171 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 25 (28 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 171 of 2022

Judge

Lubega, J

The appellate court found that the respondent lawfully purchased the suit land from the original vendors in 2008, supported by credible oral testimony from the vendors and other witnesses. The appellants failed to produce the original purchase agreement, which they admitted to possessing, and did not rebut the respondent's allegation of theft. The 1st appellant did not have a valid interest to transfer to the 2nd appellant, who also failed to exercise due diligence before purchasing the land. The trial magistrate's minor procedural errors during the locus in quo visit were not fatal, as the e…

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• Ownership Dispute
• Title Verification
• Burden Of Proof
• Locus In Quo Procedure

Jjunju & 4 Others v Madhivani Group Limited

Jjunju & 4 Others v Madhivani Group Limited (Miscellaneous Application 2730 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 14 (20 January 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2730 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The applicants, as administrators and beneficiaries of the estate of the late Yusuf Ssuuna Kiweewa, suffered a legal grievance by being deprived of their proprietary rights without being heard in Civil Suit No. 615 of 2012. Section 82 of the Civil Procedure Act grants locus standi to any aggrieved person, including non-parties, where their rights are affected. Official reports corroborate the applicants' claim to the land and raise serious allegations of fraud and illegality in the respondent's acquisition and conversion of the land. The denial of an opportunity to be heard constitutes suffic…

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• Review Of Judgment
• Locus Standi
• Ownership Dispute
• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Right To Be Heard

Kisekka v Mukimbiri & 3 Others

Kisekka v Mukimbiri & 3 Others (Civil Suit 82 of 2017) [2025] UGHC 35 (16 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 82 of 2017

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court found the plaintiff proved ownership of the disputed land and ordered cancellation of the 1st defendant’s title, plus a permanent injunction.

• Ownership Dispute
• Adverse Possession
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Registration Of Title
• Land-ownership-dispute
• Adverse-possession