Uganda Case Law

Mugasa Grace Adyeeri v Commissioner Land Registration

Mugasa Grace Adyeeri v Commissioner Land Registration (Civil Appeal No. 710 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 240 (21 July 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 710 of 2024

Judge

Byaruhanga Jesse Rugyema, JA/JCC, Esta Nambayo, JA/JCC, Stella Alibateese, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal found that the complaint before the Commissioner Land Registration was based on allegations of fraud against Mayombwe Muhamudu in the acquisition and transfer of the suit land. According to established legal principles, the Registrar of Titles does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate matters involving fraud; such matters must be determined by the High Court where evidence can be properly tested. The Registrar's cancellation of the Appellant's title, without providing adequate reasons and without a complaint specifically against her title, was procedurally improper and viol…

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• Cancellation Of Title
• Fraud In Land Registration
• Judicial Review
• Registrar Powers
• Natural Justice

Khainza & 4 Others v Mweru

Khainza & 4 Others v Mweru (Miscellaneous Application 437 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 122 (19 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 437 of 2023

Judge

Lubega, J

The High Court at Mbale dismissed an application challenging a Registrar’s order, holding that the proper remedy was an appeal under Order 50 rule 8.

• Registrar Powers
• Appeals From Registrar
• Inherent Jurisdiction
• Procedural Irregularity
• Civil-procedure
• Appeals-from-registrar

Akankwasa v Registrar of Titles

Akankwasa v Registrar of Titles (Miscellaneous Cause No. 33 of 2008) [2012] UGHC 222 (1 November 2012)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 33 of 2008

Judge

Tuhaise, J

The High Court held that the Registrar of Titles unlawfully cancelled the applicant’s registration without following mandatory fair-hearing procedures and ordered reinstatement.

• Cancellation Of Title
• Natural Justice
• Registrar Powers
• Rectification Of Register
• Land-title-cancellation
• Natural-justice

Burundi Tobacco Co.S.A.R.L & anoer v British American Tobacco (u)Ltd

Burundi Tobacco Co.S.A.R.L & anoer v British American Tobacco (u)Ltd (Civil Appeal Ref.No. 22 of 2010) [2010] UGCA 18 (25 May 2010)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal Ref.No. 22 of 2010

The Court of Appeal held that the Registrar could hear an interim stay application, rejected objections to jurisdiction, and dismissed the reference with costs.

• Interim Injunctions
• Stay Of Execution
• Registrar Powers
• Trademark Disputes
• Appellate Practice
• Jurisdiction

Mukasa &Anor v Kasumbi

Mukasa &Anor v Kasumbi (Civil Suit No. 792 of 93) [1994] UGHC 38 (23 September 1994)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 792 of 93

Judge

Okello, J

The court found that the Deputy Registrar acted within the powers conferred by Order 46 rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules when entering judgment in an uncontested summary suit, as the defendant had not applied for leave to appear and defend. Therefore, appeal against such an order lies to the High Court under Order 46 rule 8. However, the application for extension of time to appeal was dismissed due to undue delay of approximately ten months after judgment, with the respondent already placed on the land. The court emphasized the need for finality in litigation and that equity aids the vigil…

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• Extension Of Time To Appeal
• Summary Judgment
• Uncontested Cases
• Registrar Powers
• Recovery Of Land