Uganda Case Law

A.K.T Project Management Ltd and Others v DFCU Bank Ltd and Nationwide Property Services Ltd

A.K.T Project Management Ltd and Others v DFCU Bank Ltd and Nationwide Property Services Ltd (Civil Suit 397 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 115 (30 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 397 of 2020

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court upheld preliminary objections, finding the first plaintiff lacked capacity after striking off, the power of attorney was invalid, and the third plaintiff had no locus standi.

• Company Striking Off
• Locus Standi
• Powers Of Attorney
• Succession And Administration
• Cause Of Action
• Company-striking-off

Karai & 5 Others v Vudiga

Karai & 5 Others v Vudiga (Civil Appeal 11 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 1001 (4 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 11 of 2021

Judge

Acellam, J

The High Court held that the purported civil appeal was incompetent because it was not commenced by a memorandum of appeal as required by law. The mere filing of a notice of appeal does not initiate an appeal in the High Court. The appellants failed to file a memorandum of appeal within the statutory period of thirty days, and the delay was not justified by the process of obtaining lower court proceedings. The court emphasized that litigation must come to an end and that the interests of justice require timely prosecution of appeals. The continued delay by the appellants was deemed a delibera…

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• Appeal Commencement
• Memorandum Of Appeal
• Succession And Administration
• Limitation Periods

Lukungu v Naigaga

Lukungu v Naigaga (Civil Appeal 94 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 982 (4 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 94 of 2022

Judge

Batema, J

The High Court found that the trial Magistrate properly exercised discretion in reframing the issues, as permitted by Order 15 Rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The central question of ownership was necessarily subsumed in the trespass issue. The evidence established that the suit land originally belonged to the Respondent's late husband and formed part of his estate, with the Respondent as a beneficiary and later administrator. The Appellant's claim of purchase was unsupported by documentary evidence or credible testimony, and any purported sale before the Respondent obtained Letters of A…

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• Land Ownership Disputes
• Succession And Administration
• Trespass To Land
• Burden Of Proof

Nakibuuka Sebalu v Semujju

Nakibuuka Sebalu v Semujju (Civil Suit 342 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 235 (23 September 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 342 of 2021

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court dismissed a land trespass suit, finding the plaintiff failed to prove exclusive ownership or a valid transfer, and that the alleged sale was legally defective.

• Trespass To Land
• Equitable Interest
• Succession And Administration
• Invalid Contracts
• Burden Of Proof
• Land-trespass

Okwel v Kasaliko and 3 Others

Okwel v Kasaliko and 3 Others (Civil Suit 928 of 2019) [2024] UGHCLD 124 (24 May 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 928 of 2019

Judge

Keitirima, J

The High Court held that the defendants were trespassers on registered land in Ndeeba, ordered eviction and vacant possession, and awarded UGX 50 million in damages.

• Trespass To Land
• Registration Of Titles
• Bona Fide Occupancy
• Succession And Administration
• Remedies For Trespass
• Trespass-to-land

Wakhasa & Another v Webanula

Wakhasa & Another v Webanula (Civil Appeal 35 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 168 (10 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 35 of 2021

Judge

Lubega, J

The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that the appellants’ vendors lacked letters of administration and could not validly sell estate land.

• Ownership Dispute
• Succession And Administration
• Sale Of Land
• Locus Standi
• Evidence Evaluation
• Land-administration

Nakyajja v Kizito & 5 Others

Nakyajja v Kizito & 5 Others (Civil Suit 33 of 2019) [2024] UGHC 312 (2 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 33 of 2019

Judge

Katamba Nkwanga, J

The High Court found the suit land was held in common by the widow and the deceased’s estate, set aside the defendants’ dealings, and awarded general damages and costs.

• Matrimonial Property
• Fraudulent Registration
• Succession And Administration
• Illegal Subdivision
• Damages For Destruction
• Injunctive Relief

Mugagga Musoke v Taremwa and 4 Others

Mugagga Musoke v Taremwa and 4 Others (Civil Suit 68 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 143 (29 November 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 68 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court of Uganda at Hoima dismissed a land fraud claim after finding no proof linking the suit land to the plaintiff’s family lineage or establishing fraud.

• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Title Cancellation
• Succession And Administration
• Locus Standi
• Fraudulent-land-transfer
• Title-cancellation

Kamwine v Tumusiime and 3 Others

Kamwine v Tumusiime and 3 Others (Civil Suit 96 of 2021) [2023] UGHCLD 347 (20 October 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 96 of 2021

Judge

Serunkuma, J

The High Court dismissed a preliminary objection seeking to strike out a defence over alleged illegal acquisition of land title, holding the issues required evidence at trial.

• Striking Out Pleadings
• Preliminary Objection
• Land Title Acquisition
• Succession And Administration
• Leasehold To Freehold Conversion
• Preliminary-objection

Kyakana and 16 Others v Nyakana and Another

Kyakana and 16 Others v Nyakana and Another (Civil Suit 24 of 2017) [2023] UGHCLD 280 (31 August 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 24 of 2017

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court held that the deceased was only a licensee on church land, so the disputed land was not part of his estate. The suit was dismissed with costs.

• Licensee Status
• Succession And Administration
• Land Distribution
• Proprietary Interest
• Locus Standi
• Land-law