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Tom Walusimbi v Andrew Kisawuzi (Civil Appeal No. 37 of 2013) [2025] UGCA 225 (11 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge to title over a motor vehicle, holding the sale was not in market overt and the seller could not pass good title.
Uganda v Nandawula (Criminal Appeal 71 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCRD 44 (14 June 2024)
The High Court dismissed the prosecution’s appeal and upheld an acquittal for criminal trespass, housebreaking, and malicious damage, finding a bona fide claim of right.
Kangave v King Albert Distillers Limited (Civil Suit 4 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 221 (19 April 2024)
The court found that the written statement of defense and counter claim were filed within the statutory period, thus competent. On the substantive issues, the court held that the plaintiff failed to prove the existence of an agency contract or a contract of hire of motor vehicles with the defendant. The evidence showed the plaintiff operated as an independent stockist/distributor, not as an agent under the defendant's control, and there was no credible evidence of commission payments or agency terms. The plaintiff also failed to prove ownership or the defendant's possession of the disputed ve…
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Uganda Muslim Supreme Council v Rayyan Association Limited and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 17 of 2020) [2022] UGHCCD 109 (23 June 2022)
The High Court of Uganda added Uganda Muslim Supreme Council as a defendant in a suit over management and ownership of Hoima Town Mosque Nursery and Primary School.
Gatete v Rutajengwa and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 505 of 2013) [2021] UGCommC 132 (29 October 2021)
The High Court of Uganda reviewed an earlier judgment, finding contradictory conclusions on property ownership and a constructive trust, and set aside the respondents' remedies.
Ahumuza v Butungiro & Another (CIVIL SUIT NO. 449 OF 2018) [2020] UGHCCD 99 (15 May 2020)
The court found that there was an oral contract of sale between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant for the motor vehicle, evidenced by the conduct of the parties and the payments made by the 1st defendant. The plaintiff failed to prove that the 1st defendant was his employee or that the sums paid were for timber rather than the vehicle. The plaintiff's delay in reporting the alleged theft and lack of employment records undermined his credibility. The 1st defendant's evidence of payment, including the sum paid to the original owner to retrieve the logbook, was accepted. The court held that th…
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Bukonko Traders and Transport Bus Company & Another v Walusimibi & 2 Others (CIVIL SUIT NO. 167 OF 2016) [2020] UGHCCD 58 (23 April 2020)
The High Court held that a bus was wrongly attached and sold in execution because it belonged to the plaintiffs, not the judgment debtor.
Mwesigwa v Attorney General & Another (CIVIL SUIT NO. 112 OF 2016) [2019] UGHCCD 231 (20 December 2019)
The High Court held that the plaintiff’s arrest and detention were lawful, found no unlawful retention of vehicle documents, and dismissed his claims.
Kibyami Vs Mission & Relief Transport (Civil Appeal No. 162 of 2013) [2019] UGCA 144 (11 June 2019)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a contractual appeal over an impounded vehicle, finding the appellant failed to prove breach, damages, or a link between the vehicle and the contract.
Nalubula & Anor v Ssegujja Anor (Civil Appeal No. 19 of 2015) [2017] UGHCLD 236 (30 October 2017)
The High Court allowed an appeal against a summary dismissal of a land dispute, holding the matter should have gone to formal proof and trial on the merits.
