Uganda Case Law

Darshan-Pal Singh Panesar & Others v Jasper Singh Puaar & Signum Advocates

Darshan-Pal Singh Panesar & Others v Jasper Singh Puaar & Signum Advocates (Miscellaneous Application 1211 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 46 (10 July 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1211 of 2025

Judge

Keitirima, J

The Court found that the applicants, as beneficiaries under the Will, are entitled to the proceeds of the sale of Namirembe property and to the transfer of the Kololo property. The executor failed to fulfill his statutory obligations to render an inventory and final account within the required time, justifying the applicants' mistrust. The law firm was justified in retaining the proceeds pending resolution of the dispute. The executor's claim that UK tax obligations justified withholding the Ugandan estate proceeds was rejected, as the Will and sale agreement did not link Ugandan properties t…

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• Probate And Administration
• Executor Duties
• Distribution Of Estate
• Beneficiary Rights
• Property Transfer
• Testate Succession

Roukia Kamugisha and Others v Denise Marie Emile Jaspers and Others

Roukia Kamugisha and Others v Denise Marie Emile Jaspers and Others (Civil Suit 3 of 2021) [2025] UGHC 357 (10 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 3 of 2021

Judge

Emokor, J

The High Court at Kabale has jurisdiction to hear the suit concerning the estate of William H. B. F Kamugisha, including property situated in Kampala, as the High Court's jurisdiction is not territorially limited by statute and the estate comprises properties in multiple locations. Section 33 of the Judicature Act mandates the avoidance of multiplicity of suits, allowing the court to determine all matters in controversy. The amended plaint discloses a cause of action against the sixth defendant, as the plaintiffs, being beneficiaries, have their rights affected by the caveat lodged by the six…

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• Territorial Jurisdiction
• Cause Of Action
• Probate And Administration
• Caveats On Land
• Multiplicity Of Suits
• Beneficiary Rights

Huo & Another v Dong

Huo & Another v Dong (Civil Suit 22 of 2018) [2024] UGHCFD 79 (5 November 2024)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 22 of 2018

Judge

Nagawa, J

The High Court held that the deceased’s valid will entitled the 1st Plaintiff to 40 shares in Sillah Ltd, ordered the executor to account, and left probate in force.

• Probate And Administration
• Wills And Testamentary Succession
• Executor Duties
• Estate Distribution
• Company Share Transmission
• Probate-and-administration

Wamboya & 2 Others v Wamboya

Wamboya & 2 Others v Wamboya (Miscellaneous Application 227 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 575 (5 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 227 of 2023

Judge

Lubega, J

The High Court of Uganda struck out a fresh probate-related application as an abuse of process, finding it duplicated earlier proceedings over the same estate.

• Probate And Administration
• Abuse Of Court Process
• Revocation Of Grant
• Letters Of Administration
• Abuse-of-court-process
• Probate-and-administration

Kasolo v Delahaije

Kasolo v Delahaije (Civil Reference 3 of 2023) [2024] UGSC 19 (1 July 2024)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Reference 3 of 2023

Judge

Mike Chibita, JSC, Elizabeth Musoke, JSC, Stephen Musota, JSC

The Supreme Court upheld the refusal of interim stay, finding the probate grant had already been resealed and the application was therefore moot.

• Stay Of Execution
• Resealing Of Foreign Grant
• Probate And Administration
• Interim Orders
• Court Of Appeal Procedure
• Stay-of-execution

Musoke v Kasozi & Another

Musoke v Kasozi & Another (Miscellaneous Cause 23 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 462 (5 June 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 23 of 2023

Judge

Wolayo, J

The court found that the first respondent, Kasozi Frank, failed to demonstrate any legal or equitable interest in the four acres forming the estate of the late Edith Namubiru, as he was not a beneficiary under the will of Naome Nalwoga. The applicant, as executor with probate, is entitled to administer and register the four acres bequeathed to the deceased. The respondents' failure to file affidavits in reply or show cause for maintaining the caveat further undermined their position. The court applied Section 139(1) of the Registration of Titles Act and relevant case law, holding that only th…

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• Removal Of Caveat
• Probate And Administration
• Beneficiary Rights
• Registration Of Titles

Rwaheru and 3 Others v Rwambale

Rwaheru and 3 Others v Rwambale (Civil Suit 74 of 2019) [2024] UGHC 143 (5 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 74 of 2019

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court found the will invalid for non-compliance with execution requirements and revoked letters of administration obtained over the estate.

• Probate And Administration
• Locus Standi
• Testate Vs Intestate
• Revocation Of Grant
• Probate-and-administration
• Revocation-of-grant

Nansubuga v Nalwoga & 7 Others

Nansubuga v Nalwoga & 7 Others (Miscellaneous Application 11 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 33 (2 February 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 11 of 2024

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The High Court at Jinja granted an administrator leave to file an estate inventory out of time, finding sufficient cause for the delay.

• Extension Of Time
• Probate And Administration
• Filing Of Inventory
• Sufficient Cause
• Administrator Duties
• Extension-of-time

Prince Charles Matovu Simbwa & Prince Joseph Simbwa v Kyasa Fred & Kizza Sanyu Irene

Prince Charles Matovu Simbwa & Prince Joseph Simbwa v Kyasa Fred & Kizza Sanyu Irene (Civil Application 1049 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 2 (29 January 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 1049 of 2023

Judge

Bamugemereire, JA

The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for substantive stay of execution, finding no sufficient proof of likely success, urgency, or substantial loss.

• Stay Of Execution
• Probate And Administration
• Appeal Likelihood
• Substantial Loss
• Balance Of Convenience
• Stay-of-execution

Prince Simbwa and Another v Kyasa and Another

Prince Simbwa and Another v Kyasa and Another (Civil Application 1049 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 7 (29 January 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 1049 of 2023

Judge

Bamugemereire, JA

The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed an application for stay of execution, finding no sufficient proof of likely success, substantial loss, or imminent execution.

• Stay Of Execution
• Probate And Administration
• Appeal Procedure
• Substantial Loss
• Balance Of Convenience
• Stay-of-execution