Uganda Case Law

Bulayi Geofrey and Kantinti Edward Mbazira v Patrick James Batanda and Others

Bulayi Geofrey and Kantinti Edward Mbazira v Patrick James Batanda and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 3187 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 144 (15 July 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 3187 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The application for review is procedurally untenable because the suit from which it arises was abated for failure to extract summons for directions as required by the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2019. The law is clear that once a suit abates, the only remedy available to the aggrieved party is to file a fresh suit, subject to the law of limitation. The applicants' attempt to revive the abated suit by way of review is contrary to established legal principles and precedents, including Kalemera Sam Wilson vs Kaggwa Christopher Chris and Abdul Ddamulira vs Mss Xsabo Power Limited. The appli…

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• Abatement Of Suit
• Review Of Court Orders
• Summons For Directions
• Fresh Suit Limitation
• Land Title Disputes

Katalihwa v Kisoke and Another (HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025)

Katalihwa v Kisoke and Another (HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025) [2025] UGHC 546 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court reviewed an earlier ruling for overlooking evidence of pending execution, but refused a stay of execution over taxed costs and eviction.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Stay Of Execution
• Consent Judgment
• Eviction Orders
• Taxed Costs
• Appeal Process

The Body of Christ Church v Bakashaba

The Body of Christ Church v Bakashaba (Miscellaneous Application No. 2796 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 103 (24 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 2796 of 2024

Judge

Kaahwa, J

The High Court Land Division dismissed an application to review orders allowing joinder in a land suit, finding that non-service did not cause a miscarriage of justice.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Service Of Process
• Joinder Of Parties
• Right To Be Heard
• Review-of-court-orders
• Service-of-process

Esther Ssempebwa v Andrew Babigumira and Commissioner Land Registration

Esther Ssempebwa v Andrew Babigumira and Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application No. 505 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 86 (13 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 505 of 2025

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the application for review was filed within the statutory limitation period of 12 years as provided by section 3(3) of the Limitation Act, and thus was not barred by limitation or inordinate delay. However, the court held that the applicant's allegations centered on fraud and illegality in the issuance of the vesting order, which are contentious matters requiring thorough investigation and cannot be determined on affidavit evidence in a review application. The proper procedure for resolving such disputes is by filing an ordinary suit or joining existing suits concerning t…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Vesting Orders
• Fraud Allegations
• Limitation Periods
• Caveats And Title Registration

Katwesige Winston Muntukwonka v Nkosi Capital Ltd

Katwesige Winston Muntukwonka v Nkosi Capital Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 2635 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 88 (13 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 2635 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court reviewed an earlier ruling to add costs after withdrawal of a suit, but upheld the Registrar’s decision striking out an irregular extracted order and taxation application.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Withdrawal Of Suit
• Award Of Costs
• Taxation Of Costs
• Review-of-court-orders
• Withdrawal-of-suit

Lubega George v Twaha Ahmed Siraje

Lubega George v Twaha Ahmed Siraje (Miscellaneous Application No. 0273 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 55 (9 May 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 0273 of 2025

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The Court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate any error apparent on the face of the record, discovery of new evidence, or other sufficient reason to warrant review of the orders dismissing Miscellaneous Application No. 1055 of 2024. The applicant and his counsel were aware of the absence of the lower Court record when directions for submissions were issued but did not inform the Court or take proactive steps to obtain the record once it became available. The applicant's conduct reflected a lack of diligence, and the arguments raised were procedural matters already considered in the…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
• Appeal Reinstatement
• Procedural Errors
• Dilatory Conduct

Edith Muyinza Mukasa v Luwanga Chaitids and Nakini-U M I I D I F

Edith Muyinza Mukasa v Luwanga Chaitids and Nakini-U M I I D I F (Miscellaneous Application No. 3066 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 330 (9 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 3066 of 2024

Judge

Kaahwa, J

The High Court refused to review a conditional stay order requiring UGX 30 million as security for costs, holding there was no error apparent on the record.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Security For Costs
• Stay Of Execution
• Discretion Of Court
• Review-of-court-orders
• Security-for-costs

Ssekyansanku & 12 Others v Aronda

Ssekyansanku & 12 Others v Aronda (Miscellaneous Application 196 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 146 (4 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 196 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The court found that the 1st to 7th applicants, though not parties to Miscellaneous Application No. 18 of 2022, were aggrieved by the consent temporary injunction order as it affected their interests and resulted in their eviction from the suit land. The 8th to 14th applicants also challenged the consent order, arguing that it was entered without their personal endorsement and without proper procedure. The court held that while an advocate may act on behalf of a party, the practice and fairness require that parties personally endorse consent orders, especially where substantial rights are aff…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Consent Judgments
• Aggrieved Persons
• Procedural Irregularity
• Representation By Advocate

Sarick Construction Ltd and Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd

Sarick Construction Ltd and Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 86 & 98 of 2025; Miscellaneous Application No. 98 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 83 (20 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 86 & 98 of 2025 ; Miscellaneous Application No. 98 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court dismissed consolidated applications for review, finding the applicants failed to show new and important evidence sufficient to alter the earlier execution rulings.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Execution Proceedings
• Discovery Of New Evidence
• Review-of-court-orders
• Execution-proceedings

Magara v Kibira

Magara v Kibira (Miscellaneous Application 2345 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 37 (24 February 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2345 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the application was procedurally defective as it was brought against the wrong party, since Mr. Sebunya Frank Kibirige, the appointed administrator ad litem, was not joined as a respondent. The applicant's grievances centered on the suitability of Mr. Sebunya as administrator rather than on any of the recognized grounds for review, such as discovery of new evidence or error apparent on the face of the record. The court emphasized that review is only available in limited circumstances, as articulated in Re-Nakivubo Chemists (U) Ltd, and that the applicant failed to specify…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Appointment Of Administrator Ad Litem
• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Procedural Errors