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Karungi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 7 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCRD 32 (2 June 2023)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, holding that possession—not ownership—was proved and no certificate or lawful authority was shown.
Kibirige and 12 Others v Muwonge (Civil Suit No. 58 of 2014) [2022] UGHCLD 24 (14 February 2022)
The court held the plaintiffs had no lawful ownership or customary tenancy, but proved prior possession. The defendant was found liable for trespass and demolition.
Baguma v Highland Agric Export Ltd & 2 Ors (Miscellaneous Application 655 of 2001) [2003] UGCommC 134 (13 February 2003)
The court held that in objector proceedings, the only relevant issue is possession at the date of attachment, not ownership or title. The applicant demonstrated credible indicia of possession by depositing building materials and engaging architects for development. Arguments by the respondent regarding ownership, validity of sale, fraud, or collusion were irrelevant to the scope of inquiry. The property being registered in the judgment debtor's name did not defeat the objector's claim. Accordingly, the court found the applicant was in possession and ordered the release of the property from at…
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Mariam Nassali v Angel K.K Sewamala (Miscellaneous Application 468 of 2002) [2002] UGCommC 26 (18 December 2002)
The High Court released attached property after finding the objector was in possession at the time of attachment. Ownership disputes were left for a separate suit.
Uganda v Olima alias Byaruhanga (Criminal Session Case No. 6 of 1993) [1993] UGHCCRD 28 (1 November 1993)
The High Court at Mbale held that the prosecution had not made a prima facie case in an alleged armed robbery, and acquitted the accused.
