Uganda Case Law

Shaban and Another v Lamba Enterprises Limited and Another

Shaban and Another v Lamba Enterprises Limited and Another (Civil Suit No. 287 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCD 127 (4 May 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 287 of 2023

Judge

Nakachwa, J

The court found that the Plaintiffs had proved, on a standard higher than the balance of probabilities, that the 1st Defendant was fraudulently registered as proprietor of the suit land. The 1st Plaintiff never executed any transfer forms or sale agreement in favour of the 1st Defendant, and the evidence showed that the signature on the transfer forms and the photos of the purported directors were unfamiliar to him. The Defendants failed to challenge or explain the circumstances of the transfer. The law requires strict proof of fraud, which the Plaintiffs satisfied through uncontroverted evid…

Source excerpt

• Fraudulent Transfer Of Land
• Cancellation Of Title
• Burden Of Proof
• Remedies For Fraud
• Permanent Injunction

Kizza v Kabugo

Kizza v Kabugo (Civil Suit No. 685 of 2019) [2021] UGHCLD 37 (31 March 2021)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 685 of 2019

Judge

Kazaarwe, J

The High Court found that land title to Kyadondo Block 244 Plot 1807 was fraudulently transferred to the defendant and ordered cancellation, reinstatement, damages, and costs.

• Fraudulent Transfer Of Title
• Special Certificate Of Title
• Estate Administration
• Cancellation Of Title
• Remedies For Fraud
• Burden Of Proof

Gamukama and Another v Triple Mpungu General Trading Store Limited and Another

Gamukama and Another v Triple Mpungu General Trading Store Limited and Another (Civil Suit No. 17 of 2003) [2012] UGHC 423 (10 May 2012)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 17 of 2003

Judge

Gidudu, J

The High Court held that Triple Mpungu Traders was a three-person partnership and that the later registration of Triple Mpungu General Trading Store Ltd as proprietor was fraudulent.

• Fraudulent Registration
• Partnership Disputes
• Ownership Of Property
• Company Law
• Registration Of Titles
• Remedies For Fraud