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Kawuki v Sematiko (Civil Appeal 131 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 132 (27 May 2024)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that an earlier sale to a third party had priority and that the appellant was not a bona fide purchaser.
Mugenyi and Another v Mwesige and Another (HCT-01-CS-LD-CA 4 of 2019) [2024] UGHC 223 (26 April 2024)
On first appeal, the High Court held that the appellants’ earlier purchase of the disputed land took priority over the respondents’ later purchase, and allowed the appeal.
Obongi and 2 Others v Atuhaire and 2 Others (717 of 2018; 718 of 2018; Civil Suit 716 of 2018) [2023] UGHCLD 159 (25 January 2023)
The court found that the plaintiffs had acquired equitable interests in the suit land through purchase and actual possession prior to the 1st defendant's registration. The doctrine of priority of equitable interests applied, giving precedence to the plaintiffs' claims. The 1st defendant was not a bonafide purchaser for value, as she had actual or constructive notice of the plaintiffs' occupation and interests. The transfer of title to the 1st defendant was fraudulent, as it was effected with knowledge of the plaintiffs' prior interests and without proper due diligence. The defendants' actions…
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