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Walugembe Daniel v Katushabe Jane and Others (Civil Suit 2543 of 2015) [2025] UGHCLD 133 (14 July 2025)
The High Court found fraudulent connivance in a disputed land sale, but declined to cancel the registered title. It ordered refund of the purchase price, damages, interest, and costs.
Amanya v Mayanja (Civil Suit 579 of 2019) [2024] UGHCLD 197 (31 July 2024)
The Defendant breached the sale agreement by failing to subdivide and deliver vacant possession of the 200 acres to the Plaintiff despite receiving UGX 287,000,000. The contract expressly provided for a refund in case of vendor default. The Plaintiff fulfilled his payment obligations, and the Defendant's failure to perform his contractual duties constitutes breach. The Plaintiff is entitled to a refund of the purchase price, general damages, interest as specified, and costs. The court awarded the refund of UGX 287,000,000 with 10% interest per annum from 14th February 2013 until payment in fu…
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Wakabi v Centenary Rural Development Bank Limited (Civil Suit 653 of 2019) [2024] UGCommC 250 (9 May 2024)
The contract for sale of land between the Plaintiff and Defendant was void ab initio due to a fundamental mistake of fact regarding the status of the land, which was gazetted as a forest reserve and not available for sale. Both parties acted under the mistaken belief that the land belonged to Matovu Timothy and was available for transfer. The Defendant conducted reasonable due diligence, including searches and surveys, which did not reveal the gazetting. The Plaintiff failed to carry out his own due diligence prior to purchase and did not request or inspect the certificate of title until afte…
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Batanda & 3 Others v Obote (Civil Suit 286 of 2018) [2024] UGHC 229 (12 April 2024)
The High Court found the defendant breached land sale agreements by failing to clear squatters, and awarded a refund for six acres plus general damages.
Potters Hand Limited v Tirupati Development (U) Limited and Another (Civil Suit 469 of 2017) [2024] UGHCLD 86 (26 March 2024)
The court found the buyer’s interest in six warehouses was subject to an earlier mortgage, rejected fraud, and ordered a partial refund for failure to convey title.
Kemigisa v Wamani (Civil Appeal 13 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 49 (25 January 2024)
High Court appeal over a land sale dispute: the purchaser breached by failing to complete payment, the sale was rescinded, and refund orders were adjusted.
Musisi & Another v Mbazira (Civil Suit 465 of 2020) [2023] UGCommC 166 (30 November 2023)
The court found a land sale agreement was breached when the seller failed to transfer title and had sold the land to third parties, awarding refund, damages, interest, and costs.
Nsereko and Another v Kanjeyo and Another (HCCS 702 of 2021) [2023] UGHCLD 350 (27 October 2023)
The High Court held that a land sale contract was frustrated by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, ordered a refund of the purchase price, and declined damages.
Munyaneza v Naava and Another (Civil Suit 90 of 2021) [2023] UGHCCD 334 (2 October 2023)
The High Court at Mukono found an MoU for land sale enforceable, held the defendants breached it, and ordered a refund, damages, interest, and costs.
Birungi v Kibuuka (HCCS 514 of 2020) [2023] UGHCLD 178 (30 June 2023)
The High Court dismissed a breach of contract claim over land sale, but ordered the defendant to refund UGX 22,000,000 with interest and partial costs.
