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Bugingo and Others v Sserunkuma and Others (Civil Suit 102 of 2022) [2025] UGHCFD 14 (14 April 2025)
The High Court held that the disputed Bulwa property belonged to Philomena Arombo Obol’s estate, invalidated later dealings, and cancelled the lease to the 3rd defendant.
Ntulume v Ssekisaka & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 2597 of 2024) [2025] UGHCFD 5 (24 February 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application seeking DNA testing of alleged children of a deceased man, finding the request premature, unsupported by good grounds, and based on a contested will.
Shrikesh v Elesh (Miscellaneous Application 121 of 2022) [2024] UGHCFD 65 (9 September 2024)
The High Court of Uganda held it lacked original jurisdiction over a succession dispute already decided in Kenya and dismissed the suit, with no order as to costs.
Mwami & 3 Others v Baluku (Civil Appeal 8 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 513 (24 May 2024)
The High Court allowed a land appeal, finding errors in evaluation of evidence, pleading consistency, and locus in quo procedure. The trial judgment and decree were set aside.
Kwoba v Barasa Mariko and 3 Others (CIVIL APPEAL NO 0013 OF 2023) [2024] UGHC 1240 (6 March 2024)
The High Court dismissed a civil appeal as incompetent because it was filed out of time without leave to extend time under section 79 of the Civil Procedure Act.
Zimaririze v Bagiranise & 2 Others (Civil Appeal 44 of 2019) [2024] UGHC 330 (19 January 2024)
The High Court dismissed a land ownership appeal, holding the disputed land remained part of the late Paul Bifabusha’s undistributed estate rather than the appellant’s mother’s share.
Hajjati Wanyana v Nangobi and Another (HCT-03-CV-CA 49 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 177 (19 December 2023)
The High Court allowed a land appeal, held the suit land formed part of Musenze Ngobi’s estate, reinstated the appellant’s letters of administration, and limited the respondents’ rights to their father’s share.
Kakuru & Another v Kobusingye & Another (Civil Suit 14 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 433 (31 October 2023)
The High Court dismissed a family dispute over sale of estate property, finding no cause of action against the defendants and no evidence they sold the land.
Etomet & 2 Others v Wotali (Civil Appeal 43 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 476 (30 October 2023)
The High Court held that the clan's distribution of the suit land was consistent with customary inheritance practices, which remain valid under Ugandan law unless expressly excluded by statute or repugnant to justice. The respondent was found to have been customarily married to the late Omaido Alex, as corroborated by credible witnesses, and thus entitled to occupy the matrimonial home and share in the estate. The trial magistrate properly evaluated the evidence, and there was no material misdirection or miscarriage of justice. The actions of the clan did not amount to unlawful intermeddling,…
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Byahuka and 9 Others v Mutagwa (Miscellaneous Application 126 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 95 (27 October 2023)
The High Court granted a temporary injunction preserving estate property pending trial over disputed letters of administration and alleged mismanagement.
