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

Odung v Bwambale & Another

Odung v Bwambale & Another (Miscellaneous Application 1211 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 14 (25 February 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1211 of 2024

Judge

Kahigi Asiimwe, J

The Applicant failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the Respondents sold and transferred the motor vehicle in contempt of the court order issued on 11th September 2023. The documentary evidence submitted by the Applicant was either uncertified or not attributable to the Respondents, and thus did not meet the evidentiary threshold required for contempt proceedings. The court found that while the Respondents were aware of the order, there was insufficient proof of willful non-compliance or mala fide conduct. Consequently, the application for contempt was dismissed, and costs were awarded…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Temporary Injunction
• Evidence Authentication
• Property Transfer

Kasirye and 2 Others v Simanya and 4 Others

Kasirye and 2 Others v Simanya and 4 Others (Civil Suit 168 of 2014) [2023] UGHCFD 77 (13 March 2023)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 168 of 2014

Judge

Katunguka Kitariisibwa, J

The High Court upheld a 2011 will of Martin Luther Kasirye, confirmed probate for the named executors, and found no proved fraud in a lease renewal and transfer dispute.

• Probate And Administration
• Validity Of Wills
• Lease Renewal
• Property Transfer
• Fraud Allegations
• Inventory And Accounting

Namatovu v Jjagwe and 2 Others (Misc Cause 51 of 2020)

Namatovu v Jjagwe and 2 Others (Misc Cause 51 of 2020) [2023] UGHCFD 51 (21 January 2023)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 51 of 2020

Judge

Katunguka Kitariisibwa, J

The High Court held that the applicant was customarily married to the deceased, that the Muyenga property was matrimonial property, and ordered transfer to her.

• Customary Marriage
• Matrimonial Property
• Succession And Wills
• Widow Rights
• Property Transfer
• Constitutional Rights

Kasaande Nyakana Vs Baguma

Kasaande Nyakana Vs Baguma (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 018 OF 2018) [2019] UGHCCD 198 (3 October 2019)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 018 OF 2018

Judge

Musene, J

The High Court allowed a civil appeal over a disputed land agreement, set aside general damages, and ordered the property transferred to the parties’ son.

• Contract Validity
• Gift Inter Vivos
• General Damages
• Property Transfer
• Child Custody
• Contract-validity

Mutengu Vs Mutengu & Anor (Misc. Application No. 347 of 2002)

Mutengu Vs Mutengu & Anor (Misc. Application No. 347 of 2002) [2003] UGHCCD 2 (22 May 2003)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc. Application No. 347 of 2002

Judge

Rwamisazi-Kagaba, J

The High Court of Uganda entered judgment by consent in a family property dispute, ordering installment payments and transfer of the suit property on full payment.

• Matrimonial Property
• Equitable Interest
• Property Transfer
• Consent Order
• Matrimonial-property
• Equitable-interest

Jolly Mutengu v Johnson Mutengu & anoer (Misc.App.No.347 Of 2002) (Misc.App.No.347 of 2002)

Jolly Mutengu v Johnson Mutengu & anoer (Misc.App.No.347 Of 2002) (Misc.App.No.347 of 2002) [2003] UGHC 87 (22 May 2003)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc.App.No.347 of 2002

The High Court of Uganda entered judgment by consent in a matrimonial-property dispute, ordering installment payment and transfer of the suit property on compliance.

• Matrimonial Property
• Equitable Interest
• Property Transfer
• Settlement Agreement
• Matrimonial-property
• Equitable-interest

Punjani Motors Limited v Pabari Properties Limited

Punjani Motors Limited v Pabari Properties Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1080 of 1998) [1998] UGHC 23 (9 December 1998)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1080 of 1998

Judge

Tabaro, J

The High Court held that a land sale agreement made before a company’s incorporation was void, struck out the plaint, and ordered removal of the caveat.

• Preincorporation Contracts
• Removal Of Caveat
• Sale Of Land
• Contract Nullity
• Specific Performance
• Property Transfer