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Kyarimpa Beatrice v Mukama Alex (Civil Suit 698 of 2021) [2025] UGHCLD 125 (10 July 2025)
The High Court found the land was jointly acquired by an unmarried cohabiting couple, held the plaintiff fraudulently registered sole title, and ordered cancellation and sale.
Musiime & Another v Muutesi & 3 Others (Originating Summons 1 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 156 (12 March 2025)
The court held that the applicants' use of originating summons was procedurally irregular and contrary to Order 37 Rule 8(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules, which mandates a preliminary ex parte application and judicial endorsement before service. The judge found that the matter was contentious and involved complex factual disputes requiring the adducing of evidence, making the originating summons procedure inappropriate. The preliminary objection was upheld, and the originating summons was struck out. The court declined to award costs, considering the familial relationship between the parties…
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Rwebuzagure v Kabatsi & 4 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 52 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 122 (28 March 2024)
The court found that the applicant, as a tenant in common, is entitled to sever his share from the rest of the co-owners and obtain a separate title, provided that the interests of his mother and wife are protected in accordance with statutory provisions. The respondents' opposition based on alleged trust and family interests was not supported by any registered trust or overriding legal interest. The applicant's share, less the 20 acres redeemed by the first respondent, is to be partitioned and registered separately, with the remaining co-owners retaining their tenancy in common. The applican…
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Biwaga v Driciru (Civil Suit 14 of 2013) [2024] UGHC 499 (26 March 2024)
The High Court of Uganda held that the disputed land was lawfully leased as public land to two tenants in common and ordered equal subdivision between their estates.
Ssekanabo & 2 Others v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Cause 27 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 139 (11 March 2024)
The court found that the Applicants had satisfied all statutory requirements for a vesting order under Section 167 of the Registration of Titles Act: the land is registered, the Applicants paid the full purchase price, took possession, and the vendor cannot be found despite diligent efforts. The Registrar declined to grant the vesting order, making court intervention appropriate. The Applicants' occupation and interests were confirmed by documentary evidence and a locus visit. Although not originally tenants in common, the court exercised its inherent powers to order registration as such, ref…
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Auma v Lakony (Civil Appeal No. 12 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 124 (14 August 2020)
High Court appeal over co-ownership of land at Gulu, where the court held the parties were tenants in common and ordered rectification of title.
Opwonya Vs Achora & Anor (Civil Suit No. 039 of 2009) [2019] UGHCCD 90 (11 April 2019)
The High Court held that the plaintiff had sufficient possessory interest to sue for trespass, while the defendants failed to prove fraud, adverse possession, or bona fide purchase.
Kigongo v Kigongo (Civil Suit 295 of 2015) [2017] UGHCLD 369 (27 April 2017)
The High Court found no proven customary marriage, but held that proprietary estoppel gave the defendant a 50% interest in the home and ordered joint registration.
Kakyomya v Sabiiti & 3 Ors [2017] UGSC 77 (23 March 2017)
The court found that while tenants in common may sell their undivided shares, the physical transfer and exclusive possession of such shares require the consent and participation of all co-owners, as the land remains undivided. The Applicant's purchase from the 1st and 2nd Respondents was valid in respect of their shares, but the attempted physical demarcation and entry onto the land without the consent of the other tenants in common was unlawful. Furthermore, the purported sale of shares derived from the estate of the late Charles Runyunyuzi via a memorandum of understanding was invalid, as o…
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Patel v Meera Investments Ltd (Civil Suit No. 18 of 2005) [2014] UGHCLD 38 (27 October 2014)
The court found that the amended plaint discloses a cause of action in fraud, with particulars furnished and a claim for damages and accountability for rental payments. The plaintiff, as administrator of the estate, has locus standi to bring the suit, as he owns a one-sixth stake in the suit property and is entitled to rental proceeds for that stake. The dispute over rental payments and alleged fraud constitutes a live issue, and the expiration of the lease does not render the suit moot at this stage. The preliminary objections raised by the defendant are premature and cannot be conclusively…
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