Uganda Case Law

Masette & Another v Khainza

Masette & Another v Khainza (Civil Appeal 171 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 25 (28 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 171 of 2022

Judge

Lubega, J

The appellate court found that the respondent lawfully purchased the suit land from the original vendors in 2008, supported by credible oral testimony from the vendors and other witnesses. The appellants failed to produce the original purchase agreement, which they admitted to possessing, and did not rebut the respondent's allegation of theft. The 1st appellant did not have a valid interest to transfer to the 2nd appellant, who also failed to exercise due diligence before purchasing the land. The trial magistrate's minor procedural errors during the locus in quo visit were not fatal, as the e…

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• Ownership Dispute
• Title Verification
• Burden Of Proof
• Locus In Quo Procedure

Kusemererwa and Another v Okwiri (HCT-01-LD-CA 24 of 2022)

Kusemererwa and Another v Okwiri (HCT-01-LD-CA 24 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1091 (14 November 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-LD-CA 24 of 2022

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court partly allowed a land appeal, upholding the respondent’s ownership against the 1st appellant but dismissing the claim against the 2nd appellant for lack of trespass evidence.

• Ownership Disputes
• Title Verification
• Limitation Periods
• Trespass
• Burden Of Proof
• Land-ownership

Cairo Bank Uganda v Nuwabiine & 4 Others

Cairo Bank Uganda v Nuwabiine & 4 Others (Civil Suit 854 of 2022) [2024] UGCommC 257 (20 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 854 of 2022

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The court dismissed professional negligence claims against the 4th defendant, but entered judgment for the bank against the other defendants for the liquidated debt and damages.

• Loan Facility Breach
• Mortgage Fraud
• Professional Negligence
• Liquidated Damages
• Title Verification
• Damages Assessment

Mbabazi v Gayinamungu

Mbabazi v Gayinamungu (Civil Appeal 13 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 158 (13 June 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal 13 of 2022

Judge

Asiimwe, J

The High Court upheld a land appeal, finding the respondent had good title through foreclosure and that the appellant failed to prove purchase or adverse possession.

• Trespass To Land
• Adverse Possession
• Title Verification
• Damages Assessment
• Evidence Evaluation
• Trespass-to-land

Wakooli v Bateganya

Wakooli v Bateganya (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 87 of 2007) [2019] UGHCCD 288 (21 February 2019)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 87 of 2007

Judge

Elubu, J

The court found that the appellant failed to adduce sufficient evidence of ownership of the suit land, as the will relied upon was determined to be a forgery and there was no proof of purchase by his father. The respondent, on the other hand, proved purchase of the land from Ruth Nabirye, who demonstrated her ability to pass good title. The trial magistrate's assessment of witness demeanour was upheld, and the balance of probabilities favoured the respondent. Regarding damages, the court held that the award of 4 million shillings was excessive given the circumstances and reduced it to 2 milli…

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• Ownership Dispute
• Title Verification
• Damages Assessment
• Evidence Evaluation

Kikwanzi Vs Tumukunde

Kikwanzi Vs Tumukunde (Civil Suit No. 117 of 2013) [2015] UGHCCD 124 (19 February 2015)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 117 of 2013

Judge

Namundi, J

The court found that the defendant was not the registered owner of the suit land and had no title to transfer. The plaintiff failed to ascertain the true ownership and did not verify arrangements between the defendant and the title holders. As a result, the plaintiff did not acquire any equitable interest in the land. The authority cited by the plaintiff was distinguishable because, in that case, the transaction was with the registered owner. The claim for specific performance could not stand since the defendant had no title to the land. The only remedy available to the plaintiff was a refund…

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• Specific Performance
• Equitable Interest
• Sale Of Land
• Refund Of Purchase Price
• Title Verification

Jima Properties Ltd v Kampala District Land Board

Jima Properties Ltd v Kampala District Land Board (Civil Suit No. 805 of 2007) [2009] UGCommC 3 (26 January 2009)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 805 of 2007

The High Court dismissed Jima Properties Ltd’s claim against Kampala District Land Board, finding no misrepresentation, fraud, or liability for the defective title.

• Lease Agreements
• Title Verification
• Misrepresentation
• Professional Negligence
• Land-lease-dispute
• Defective-title