Uganda Case Law

Ssemiganda Henry v Omar Haniff and Others

Ssemiganda Henry v Omar Haniff and Others (Miscellaneous Application 207 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 511 (7 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 207 of 2022

Judge

Joanita Bushara, J

The court found that the applicant/objector lawfully purchased and took possession of the suit land in 2014, long before the attachment order was issued in 2017. The applicant provided documentary evidence of purchase and registration, and his possession was not challenged by the respondents, who failed to file any reply. The court held that in objector proceedings, the burden is on the objector to prove their interest and possession at the time of attachment, which the applicant did. Since the property was not in the possession of the judgment debtor at the time of attachment, and no evidenc…

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• Objector Proceedings
• Attachment Of Property
• Possession And Ownership
• Execution Of Decrees

Kayimbye Sebinene v Hon P. K. Ssemwogerere And Another

Kayimbye Sebinene v Hon P. K. Ssemwogerere And Another (Civil Suit 957 of 1993) [1997] UGHC 7 (11 February 1997)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 957 of 1993

Judges

Byamugisha, j

The High Court dismissed a trespass claim over murram excavation, finding the plaintiff failed to prove actual possession or that the defendants were responsible.

• Trespass To Land
• Possession And Ownership
• Special Damages
• Committee Liability
• Trespass-to-land
• Possession-and-ownership