Uganda Case Law

Ssembusi Matia v Kato Dungu Lennox Protese

Ssembusi Matia v Kato Dungu Lennox Protese (Miscellaneous Cause No. 10 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 572 (18 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 10 of 2025

Judge

Deepa Verma, J

The Respondent failed to demonstrate any caveatable interest in the suit land and did not respond to statutory notices or court process. The Applicant's evidence, including proof of purchase, registration, and unencumbered title, remained unchallenged. The caveat was lodged without lawful or reasonable cause, and the Respondent's refusal to participate in proceedings further justified its removal. The Applicant suffered inconvenience and prejudice due to the caveat, warranting an award of general damages. The court exercised its discretion under the Registration of Titles Act and Civil Proced…

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• Caveats On Land
• Removal Of Caveat
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Compensation For Unlawful Caveat

Buildnet Construction Materials and Hardware Limited v Fauzia Muwonge

Buildnet Construction Materials and Hardware Limited v Fauzia Muwonge (Miscellaneous Application 1383 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 50 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1383 of 2025

Judge

Keitirima, J

The High Court vacated a stay of execution after the respondent failed to meet a deposit condition and granted the applicant vacant possession of the property.

• Stay Of Execution
• Vacant Possession
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Contempt Of Court
• Remedies
• Abuse Of Process

Kiggundu v Commissioner Land Registration

Kiggundu v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application 63 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 791 (28 August 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 63 of 2022

Judge

Nakachwa, J

The High Court at Mukono ordered removal of a caveat over land at Mpoma Kyaggwe, finding the Commissioner Land Registration showed no sufficient cause to maintain it.

• Caveats
• Removal Of Caveat
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Burden Of Proof
• Notice Requirements
• Caveat-removal

Pulle & Another v Nakachwa & 4 Others

Pulle & Another v Nakachwa & 4 Others (Miscellaneous Application 3794 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 204 (8 August 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 3794 of 2023

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court held that although third parties may seek review as aggrieved persons, the applicants’ fraud allegations required an ordinary suit, not review.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Fraud On Title
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Procedure For Review
• Review-of-court-orders
• Fraud-on-title

Katahore and Another v Walugembe and Another (Mrsc. cAUsE No. 0022 0F 2024)

Katahore and Another v Walugembe and Another (Mrsc. cAUsE No. 0022 0F 2024) [2024] UGHC 1223 (4 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Mrsc. cAUsE No. 0022 0F 2024

Judge

Nabakooza, J

The High Court ordered removal of a caveat over Munyonyo land, finding the caveators had not shown a continuing interest and had delayed unduly in enforcing any claim.

• Caveats On Land
• Removal Of Caveat
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Limitation Periods
• Estate Administration
• Caveat-removal

Namiggade v Administrator General

Namiggade v Administrator General (Miscellaneous Cause 23 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 417 (6 December 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 23 of 2022

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court addressed removal of a caveat on registered land, finding it was lodged to protect claimed beneficiary interests and giving the caveator 90 days to file suit.

• Caveats On Land
• Removal Of Caveat
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Estate Beneficiary Claims
• Caveat-removal
• Land-law

Saliwako v Segantebuka (Misc Cause 335 of 2023)

Saliwako v Segantebuka (Misc Cause 335 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 393 (17 October 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 335 of 2023

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of her proprietary interest in the suit land, such as certificates of title or transfer instruments. Without such evidence, the court cannot be satisfied that she is the registered proprietor or holds a caveatable interest. The application stands uncontested due to the respondent's non-participation, but the applicant still bears the burden of proof. The absence of documentary evidence and details regarding the caveat itself leaves the court unable to conclusively determine the applicant's right to seek removal of the caveat. Consequently, t…

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• Caveats On Land
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Removal Of Caveat
• Burden Of Proof

Mbaguta v Nkugwa and Others

Mbaguta v Nkugwa and Others (Miscellaneous Cause 167 of 2021) [2023] UGHCLD 462 (13 August 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 167 of 2021

Judge

Kazaarwe, J

The High Court dismissed an ex parte application to remove a caveat over registered land, holding that disputed ownership and succession claims required an ordinary suit.

• Caveat Removal
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Succession Claims
• Ex Parte Proceedings
• Caveat-removal
• Land-ownership-dispute

Musisi v Kazibwe and Another (Misc Cause 89 of 2022)

Musisi v Kazibwe and Another (Misc Cause 89 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 174 (5 July 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 89 of 2022

Judge

Nassuna Matovu, J

The High Court ordered removal of a caveat on registered land after finding the caveator had taken no steps to prove any interest for nearly 15 years.

• Removal Of Caveat
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Beneficiary Caveat
• Procedure For Caveat Removal
• Removal-of-caveat
• Registered-proprietor-rights

Ahairwe v Mugasha and Another

Ahairwe v Mugasha and Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 90 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 12 (23 January 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 90 of 2022

Judge

Wagona, J

The court found that the law does not permit the issuance of a permanent caveat, as caveats are designed to provide only temporary protection of interests in land. The authorities cited establish that a caveat is analogous to an interlocutory injunction and is not a mechanism for permanent protection. The applicant's request for a permanent caveat is therefore untenable and contrary to the legal nature and purpose of caveats under Ugandan law. Consequently, the application was dismissed for lack of merit.

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• Caveat On Land
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Injunctive Relief
• Land Title Disputes