Ouma v Zimula & 2 Others (Civil Suit 88 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 228 (12 April 2024)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit 88 of 2020
Judge
Matovu, J
The High Court dismissed a land dispute over the estate of Golomba Rose, finding no proven fraud or trespass and no entitlement to the remedies sought.
Ouma v Musiitwa and 2 Others (Civil Suit 88 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 236 (12 April 2024)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit 88 of 2020
Judge
Matovu, J
The High Court at Mukono dismissed a land dispute claim over estate land, finding no proof of fraudulent purchase or trespass and no entitlement to the remedies sought.
Nakayiima and 3 Others v Nalumansi and 2 Others (Civil Appeal No. 111 of 2019) [2022] UGCA 245 (28 September 2022)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal No. 111 of 2019
Judge
Cheborion, JA, Madrama, JA, Mulyagonja, JA
The Court of Appeal held that the sale of estate property by the first and second appellants to the third and fourth appellants was illegal, as it was conducted without letters of administration, rendering the transaction null and void. The doctrine of bona fide purchaser for value without notice did not apply, as neither the third nor fourth appellants held title and knowingly participated in an unlawful transaction. The award of general damages by the High Court was excessive and not properly justified; the appellate court substituted it with a lower amount based on inconvenience and destru…