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Asiimwe v Kalule and 4 Others (Civil Appeal 38 of 2019) [2022] UGHCLD 276 (9 May 2022)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, upholding findings that the respondents were bona fide occupants and that the trial court properly awarded costs.
Akoraebirungi v Kiiza (HCT – 01 – LD – CA – 0005 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCLD 59 (5 May 2017)
The appellate court found that the trial magistrate properly evaluated the evidence and established that the respondent was the rightful owner of the suit land, as the sale was validly executed by the appellant's mother who had authority over the property. The appellant failed to testify and did not substantiate his claim of prior ownership. The award of general damages was found to be excessive and was varied to UGX 1,000,000 at court rate per annum from the date of judgment until full payment. The ground regarding improper interpretation of the sale agreement was struck out as abandoned and…
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Lwanyaga v Lubega (Misc. Cause No. 048 of 2016) [2016] UGHCLD 73 (27 January 2016)
The court found that the applicant presented prima facie evidence of an interest in the suit land as a purchaser, supported by a sale agreement and proof of substantial payments. This interest, though unregistered, is recognized in law and entitles the applicant to temporary protection through a caveat. The court emphasized that it was not required at this stage to determine the merits of the sale or the legality of the agreement, as those issues would be resolved in the pending main suit. The existence of a sale agreement signed before witnesses and evidence of payment was sufficient to exte…
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Kiyegga Henry v Ecumenical Church Loan Fund Ltd (High Court Miscellaneous Application No. 386 of 2008) [2009] UGCommC 16 (15 February 2009)
The High Court held that an objector who bought, possessed, and improved attached property had shown sufficient interest and possession to defeat the attachment.
