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Latim v Lajul (Miscellaneous Application 247 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 255 (2 May 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application to adduce additional evidence on appeal, holding the applicant had not shown the documents were unavailable with reasonable diligence at trial.
Auma Mary v Ojuk and Others (Civil Appeal No. 52 of 2021) [2023] UGHC 45 (24 March 2023)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over land claimed through Acholi custom, holding the appellant failed to prove ownership or locus standi over former public land.
Alele & 2 Others v Lira District Local Government Council & Another (Miscellaneous Cause 16 of 2018) [2023] UGHC 341 (21 February 2023)
The court found that, by operation of section 67C of the Police Act (as amended) and section 179 of the Local Government Act, all properties that belonged to and were used by the Local Administration Police, including the suit land at Erute and related premises, were legally transferred to the Uganda Police Force upon integration. The respondents' actions to sell or alienate the land without consulting the Uganda Police Force or the public constituted an infringement of the Police Force's right to property as protected by Article 26 of the Constitution. The court held that the respondents act…
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Owori & 12 Ors v Ochieng & 2 Ors (Civil Suit No. 360 of 20131.) [2017] UGHCLD 252 (4 September 2017)
The Plaintiffs failed to prove lawful or equitable ownership of the suit land, as customary tenure in urban areas was abolished and no evidence was adduced of consent from the registered owner (Government via Uganda Land Commission). The sale agreements and occupation did not confer recognized interests, and the Plaintiffs did not establish a landlord-tenant relationship with the Government. The lease to the 1st and 2nd Defendants was lawfully granted by the Uganda Land Commission, with no fraud or irregularity proved. The Plaintiffs' structures were erected without planning permission and we…
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Kisoro Town Council & Anor v Zungu (ARISING FROM CIVIL APPEAL NO 003 OF 2012) [2016] UGHCCD 113 (23 November 2016)
The High Court granted Kisoro Town Council and the District Land Board more time to appeal, finding delay in the court process justified extension.
Karekyezi & 2 Ors v The Registered Trustees of Church of Uganda (Hct Civil Appfai, No.Q17 of 2011) [2012] UGHC 153 (7 August 2012)
The High Court allowed a civil appeal over disputed land, finding the Church of Uganda had not proved ownership and that the appellants had not trespassed.
