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Numu Birisi v Bahungule and Another (Civil Appeal 39 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 156 (28 July 2023)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, upholding registered title ownership and finding no need for a locus visit, but reduced general damages from UGX 15 million to UGX 8 million.
Nunu Birisi v Bahungule and Another (Civil Appeal 39 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 357 (28 July 2023)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over ownership of land in Hoima, upheld the trial court’s findings, and reduced general damages from UGX 15 million to UGX 8 million.
Kiweewa v Kasujja (Miscellaneous Application 13 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 336 (1 April 2023)
The High Court dismissed an application to set aside an ex parte judgment, finding no sufficient cause for nonattendance and holding notice was adequate.
Ntorinwe v Muramuzi (HCT-01-CV-LD-CA 2 of 2014) [2023] UGHCLD 165 (31 January 2023)
The High Court found the plaintiff’s title to the disputed portion of land was fraudulently obtained, dismissed her trespass claim, and ordered severance of the defendant’s portion.
Mawejje v Makumbi Banalya Yawe and Another (Civil Suit No. 299 of 2014) [2021] UGHCLD 150 (29 October 2021)
The court found that the plaintiff, as the registered proprietor, holds absolute title to the suit property, having received it as a perfected gift from his late father. The evidence established that the transfer was voluntary and complete, and no proof was adduced by the defendants to rebut the presumption of advancement or to show any contrary intention by the testator. The court further held that the defendants have no legal or equitable interest in the property: the first defendant was not a beneficiary under the will, and the second defendant's claim, based on a life interest bequeathed…
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Namutete Mugwanya v Kizito Ssewava (Civil Suit No. 514 of 2018) [2021] UGHCLD 109 (24 August 2021)
The court found that the plaintiff had provided unchallenged evidence of ownership of the suit land, supported by a certificate of title and a prior judgment confirming his title. The defendant failed to file a defence or present any evidence of a valid claim to the land. Under Ugandan law, a certificate of title is conclusive evidence of ownership, and the absence of a defence constitutes an admission of the plaintiff's claims. The defendant's unauthorized occupation and activities on the land constituted trespass. The plaintiff was therefore entitled to orders for vacant possession, evictio…
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Baluku Vs Bwambale (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 0045 OF 2015) [2018] UGHCCD 78 (18 December 2018)
High Court of Uganda upheld a land judgment for the respondent, dismissed the appeal, and set aside mesne profits for lack of pleading and proof.
Banoba & 3 Ors Vs Bainomugisha & 3 Ors (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 48 OF 2014) [2017] UGHCCD 218 (14 August 2017)
The High Court dismissed a land ownership appeal, finding the trial magistrate properly evaluated the evidence and that the respondents’ late father owned the land.
