Uganda Case Law

Ndozireho v Master Trading Co. Limited & Another

Ndozireho v Master Trading Co. Limited & Another (Miscellaneous Cause 90 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 269 (23 November 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 90 of 2023

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The court found that the applicant raised important questions of law regarding the application of Order 22 rule 55 to registered legal title, the jurisdiction of the magistrate in objector proceedings, and the applicability of a seller's lien after transfer of legal title. The court determined that these issues merit serious judicial consideration and thus granted leave to appeal. The court also held that the affidavit in support was not defective, as it was not sworn by the advocate in personal conduct of the matter and did not relate to contentious facts. The request for a stay of proceedin…

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• Leave To Appeal
• Objector Proceedings
• Attachment Before Judgment
• Seller Lien
• Jurisdiction Of Magistrate
• Registered Title

Kalya & 2 Others v Ikagobya

Kalya & 2 Others v Ikagobya (Civil Application 31 of 2020) [2021] UGSC 25 (9 February 2021)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 31 of 2020

Judge

Muhanguzi, JSC

The Supreme Court of Uganda dismissed an application for a temporary injunction over disputed land, finding the status quo had already changed and damages were adequate.

• Temporary Injunction
• Status Quo Preservation
• Kibanja Interest
• Registered Title
• Irreparable Damage
• Balance Of Convenience

Muziransa v Muhangi )

Muziransa v Muhangi ) (Civil Suit No.112 of 2000) [2003] UGHC 16 (23 October 2003)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No.112 of 2000

The High Court of Uganda held that the plaintiff’s registered title was unchallenged and granted declaration, damages, injunction, and costs over Plot 23A Luwum Street.

• Registered Title
• Fraud Pleading Requirements
• Declaration Of Ownership
• Injunction Against Interference
• Registered-title
• Land-ownership

Emily Luwedde v Yafesi Katimbo

Emily Luwedde v Yafesi Katimbo (Civil Suit No.1081 Of 1999) (Civil Suit No.1081 of 1999) [2002] UGHC 63 (30 December 2002)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No.1081 of 1999

The High Court held that the defendant had no interest in the suit property, found him a trespasser, and granted eviction, damages, and costs to the plaintiff.

• Trespass To Land
• Registered Title
• Customary Tenure
• Remedies For Trespass
• Burden Of Proof
• Damages Assessment

Sheikh Mohammed Lubowa v Kitara Enterprises Ltd

Sheikh Mohammed Lubowa v Kitara Enterprises Ltd (Civil Appeal 4 of 1987) [1987] UGSC 3 (3 July 1987)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 4 of 1987

The Court of Appeal held that the respondent entered the land without consent and without a valid sale agreement, so it was trespass throughout.

• Trespass To Land
• Registered Title
• Sale Of Land
• Counterclaim Procedure
• Trespass-to-land
• Registered-title