Uganda Case Law

Ssempala v Ssempala & Another

Ssempala v Ssempala & Another (Civil Suit 951 of 2022) [2025] UGHCLD 24 (31 January 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 951 of 2022

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the plaintiff and 1st defendant are joint registered proprietors of the suit land. The 1st defendant's unilateral act of placing the 2nd defendant in occupation without the plaintiff's consent violated the plaintiff's rights as a joint tenant. The 2nd defendant, not being a registered proprietor and lacking the consent of both joint owners, was deemed a trespasser. The court rejected the res judicata defense, finding that the issues in the divorce proceedings differed from those in the present suit. The court held that a joint tenancy may be severed where one party no lon…

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• Joint Tenancy
• Trespass To Land
• Partition Of Property
• Mesne Profits
• Remedies And Damages

Odetta v St. Peters Sen. Secondary School, Naalya Ltd

Odetta v St. Peters Sen. Secondary School, Naalya Ltd (Civil Suit 70 of 2019) [2024] UGHCCD 180 (31 October 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 70 of 2019

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held the school not liable for the plaintiff’s injury claim, but found a motor vehicle had been given as a wedding gift and ordered return or value compensation.

• Employer Liability
• Negligence
• Workers Compensation
• Gifts In Contract
• Remedies And Damages
• Employer-liability

Nabiteko and Another v Ssenoga and Another

Nabiteko and Another v Ssenoga and Another (Civil Suit 674 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 381 (28 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 674 of 2021

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court held that the 1st plaintiff lawfully acquired the shop’s goodwill and tenancy, found the 2nd defendant was a sub-tenant, and dismissed the counterclaim.

• Contractual Goodwill
• Tenancy Disputes
• Privity Of Contract
• Trespass To Goods
• Detinue And Conversion
• Remedies And Damages

Katenta and Another v Mugisa (HCT-01-CV-CS 57 of 2007)

Katenta and Another v Mugisa (HCT-01-CV-CS 57 of 2007) [2024] UGHC 748 (16 August 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-CS 57 of 2007

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court found the plaintiffs proved ownership of the disputed land and held the defendant trespassed. His counterclaim failed, and damages and injunctions were granted.

• Trespass To Land
• Ownership Disputes
• Land Survey Errors
• Remedies And Damages
• Pleadings And Departure
• Injunctions

Kibeedi v Hotel Triangle Limited & Another

Kibeedi v Hotel Triangle Limited & Another (Miscellaneous Application 128 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 737 (26 June 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 128 of 2023

Judge

Nabisinde, J

The High Court of Uganda held the 1st respondent in contempt for failing to remit ordered NSSF contributions and awarded exemplary damages, a fine, and costs.

• Contempt Of Court
• Nssf Contributions
• Breach Of Employment Contract
• Unlawful Termination
• Remedies And Damages
• Contempt-of-court

Kagara and 3 Others v Atamba and 11 Others

Kagara and 3 Others v Atamba and 11 Others (Civil Suit 149 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 481 (14 June 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 149 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The court found that the Plaintiffs lawfully acquired and occupied the suit land through purchase and first occupation, with the knowledge and approval of local authorities and neighbours, and that the Defendants failed to rebut this evidence. The 1st-5th Defendants fraudulently procured a certificate of title over land already in the Plaintiffs' possession, without involving local authorities or neighbours, and subsequently transferred it to the 6th-10th Defendants, who failed to conduct due diligence. The court held that the 6th-10th Defendants could not be considered bonafide purchasers fo…

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• Fraudulent Land Registration
• Customary Land Ownership
• Bonafide Purchaser
• Title Cancellation
• Remedies And Damages

TSMP (U) Limited v Commissioner Land Registration & 2 Others

TSMP (U) Limited v Commissioner Land Registration & 2 Others (Civil Suit 14 of 2016) [2024] UGHC 318 (14 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 14 of 2016

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The court found that Jinja Garage Ltd lawfully repossessed the suit property by ministerial letter, which sufficed as a certificate of repossession. The Plaintiff's purchase of the property was valid and enforceable, being voidable only at the Minister's instance, which was never exercised. The lease expired in 2004, reverting the land to the Jinja District Land Board, but the Plaintiff remained in possession as a tenant at will, acquiring an equitable interest and legitimate expectation for renewal. The Defendants did not trespass, as the Plaintiff failed to prove unlawful entry. However, th…

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• Expropriated Properties Act
• Lease Expiry And Renewal
• Fraudulent Land Registration
• Equitable Interest In Land
• Legitimate Expectation
• Remedies And Damages

Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited v Etats Limited and 3 Other

Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited v Etats Limited and 3 Other (Civil Appeal 65 of 2014) [2024] UGCA 54 (11 March 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 65 of 2014

Judge

Kibeedi, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Kihika ,JA

The Court of Appeal found that the appellant, Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited, acted fraudulently, negligently, and in breach of statutory duty in the sale of the mortgaged property. The sale was conducted in secrecy, without proper valuation, and in contravention of the Mortgage Act, rendering it void ab initio. The appellant failed to call key witnesses or provide sale agreements, further supporting the inference of fraud. The court held that the appellant could not enforce personal guarantees against the respondents because the outstanding balance arose from its own illegal and fraudulent…

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• Mortgage Enforcement
• Fraudulent Sale Of Property
• Valuation Of Security
• Guarantee Liability
• Remedies And Damages
• Costs Award

Kakugu v Kavuma

Kakugu v Kavuma (Civil Suit 943 of 2016) [2024] UGHCLD 37 (29 January 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 943 of 2016

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court partly upheld the counterclaim in a land dispute, confirmed res judicata for some plots, found irregular subdivision of others, and ordered corrective survey action.

• Land Title Registration
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Trespass To Land
• Limitation Periods
• Res Judicata
• Remedies And Damages

Namukasa Mary Grace v Nakyeyune Mukasa Gerald & Anor

Namukasa Mary Grace v Nakyeyune Mukasa Gerald & Anor (Civil Suit 380 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 62 (15 January 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 380 of 2021

Judge

Asiimwe, J

The High Court held that the plaintiff was the registered proprietor of Busiro Block 493 plot 42 and that the defendants’ unproven kibanja claim amounted to trespass.

• Trespass To Land
• Registered Proprietorship
• Kibanja Interest
• Burden Of Proof
• Remedies And Damages
• Trespass-to-land