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Bagalana Moses v Besi Musubika (Civil Appeal No. 275 of 2020) [2025] UGCA 236 (18 July 2025)
On second appeal, the Court of Appeal upheld findings that the appellant was a trespasser on the kibanja, rejected a limitation defence, and dismissed the appeal.
Gida Lwanyikirira and Another v Administrator General (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION No.2298 OF 2024) [2025] UGHC 242 (30 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to amend pleadings and add a party, holding that the applicants lacked locus standi because they had not obtained letters of administration.
Lwanyikirira v Administrator General (Miscellaneous Application No. 2298 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 247 (30 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to amend a plaint and add a land registrar as defendant, finding the applicants lacked locus standi without letters of administration.
Kalanzi & Another v Lunkuse (Civil Suit 144 of 2019) [2025] UGHCFD 12 (31 March 2025)
The High Court held that the alleged 1977 will was not proved, found the deceased died intestate, and ordered joint administration of the estate and subdivision of the land.
Namatovu & 2 Others v Nabukera & Another (Civil Suit 156 of 2023) [2024] UGHCFD 80 (14 November 2024)
The High Court held the defendants did not intermeddle with the estate, revoked the plaintiffs’ letters of administration, found contempt, and ordered costs against the plaintiffs.
Ssemyalo v Kyamufumba (Civil Appeal 8 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 1243 (14 October 2024)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal over a kibanja at Masaka, holding that the respondent lawfully acquired and occupied the land and the appellant proved no title.
Tumuhairwe and 2 Others v Gumisiriza and 5 Others (Civil Appeal 3 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 882 (12 July 2024)
The High Court found that the trial Magistrate properly evaluated the evidence and correctly determined that the respondents, as beneficiaries, have a right to share in the suit property. The consolidation of the two suits was lawful and justified due to common questions of law and fact. The Magistrate did not base his judgment on the unconstitutional amended Section 27 of the Succession Act, but only referenced it for locus standi. The failure to visit locus in quo did not occasion a miscarriage of justice, as the evidence presented was sufficient. The sale of one double room by the 1st Appe…
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Ssekabugo Moses v Kiwogga James (Civil Suit 1 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1272 (9 April 2024)
The court found that both the plaintiff and defendant are biological children of the late Mikayiri Kittabagaya and Margret Nangamba Kittabagaya. Their mother had partially distributed the estate without letters of administration, giving land to both parties. The distribution stands in the interim, and both parties are beneficiaries. The plaintiff is estopped from challenging the defendant's share, having benefited himself. The evidence for doubting the defendant's paternity was unsubstantiated, and the defendant's refusal to undergo DNA testing as an adult cannot be compelled by the court, es…
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Kyorayende v Kyomukundi & 4 Others (Civil Suit 57 of 2018) [2024] UGHC 136 (5 April 2024)
The High Court revoked letters of administration for failure to file an inventory, upheld a sale of 10 acres to a purchaser for value, and appointed the Administrator General.
Musoke v Ssesanga (Civil Appeal 11 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 732 (23 February 2024)
A land appeal succeeded after the High Court found material contradictions in the respondent’s evidence and held a 2000 sale agreement void for lack of authority.
