Uganda Case Law

Ddamulira v Statewide Insurance Company Limited and Another

Ddamulira v Statewide Insurance Company Limited and Another (Miscellaneous Application 853 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 141 (17 July 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 853 of 2025

Judge

Kaahwa, J

The court found that the applicant had satisfied all three conditions required for the grant of an interim stay of execution: a competent notice of appeal was lodged, a substantive application for stay was pending, and there was a real and imminent threat of execution evidenced by removal of caveats, transfer of the suit land, and a pending taxation application. The court exercised its discretion judiciously, noting that the execution process had commenced and that denying the interim stay would render the appeal nugatory and potentially cause irreparable loss to the applicant. Accordingly, t…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Interim Orders
• Appeal Process
• Caveat Removal
• Transfer Of Land
• Taxation Of Costs

Ms Marketing Support Services Limited v Administrator General

Ms Marketing Support Services Limited v Administrator General (Miscellaneous Application 2834 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 127 (8 July 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2834 of 2023

Judge

Kazaarwe, J

The High Court granted leave for a third party notice against the Administrator General, finding a sufficient basis for contribution or indemnity over land transferred to the applicant.

• Third Party Notice
• Contribution And Indemnity
• Transfer Of Land
• Estate Administration
• Third-party-notice
• Contribution-indemnity

Nakisirinya Betty v Bruno Sentaktuuka Serunkuuma and Others

Nakisirinya Betty v Bruno Sentaktuuka Serunkuuma and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 2186 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 186 (20 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 2186 of 2024

Judge

Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J

The High Court granted an application for discovery, finding the requested bank, land, and mortgage documents relevant to the main suit and necessary for fair disposal.

• Discovery Of Documents
• Mortgage Transactions
• Bankers Books Evidence
• Transfer Of Land
• Occupancy Rights
• Public Documents

Kambale v Kabwimukya and Another (Misc Cause 8 of 2024)

Kambale v Kabwimukya and Another (Misc Cause 8 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1029 (30 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc Cause 8 of 2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court at Fort Portal rejected an application for a vesting order and title issuance, finding the claim against the deceased respondent a nullity and the section 151 requirements unmet.

• Vesting Order
• Registration Of Titles
• Lost Certificate Of Title
• Transfer Of Land
• Estate Administration
• Vesting-order

Nanyonga v Commissioner Land Registration

Nanyonga v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Cause 15 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 694 (15 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 15 of 2024

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court granted a vesting order over land in Mpigi Mawokota after finding the applicant had paid the price, taken possession, and met the statutory requirements.

• Vesting Orders
• Registration Of Titles
• Adverse Possession
• Transfer Of Land
• Vesting-orders
• Registration-of-titles-act

Komugisha & Another v Asiimwe & Another

Komugisha & Another v Asiimwe & Another (Miscellaneous Application 1040 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 185 (12 July 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1040 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court held that contempt was not proved because the respondents lacked knowledge of the injunction when they transferred and dealt with the land.

• Contempt Of Court
• Temporary Injunctions
• Service Of Court Orders
• Transfer Of Land
• Remedies For Contempt
• Contempt-of-court

Katongole v Commissioner Land Registration

Katongole v Commissioner Land Registration (Civil Miscellaneous Application 3 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 695 (13 June 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application 3 of 2024

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court granted a vesting order over Block 92 Plot 22 Mawokota after finding the applicant had paid, taken possession, and could not obtain transfer because the vendors were deceased.

• Vesting Order
• Registration Of Titles
• Transfer Of Land
• Possession And Acquiescence
• Vesting-order
• Registration-of-titles

Namasalwa v Commissioner Land Registration

Namasalwa v Commissioner Land Registration (Civil Miscellaneous Application 5 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 696 (13 June 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application 5 of 2024

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court granted a vesting order for land in Mawokota after finding the applicant had paid the price, taken possession, and met the statutory conditions.

• Vesting Orders
• Registration Of Titles
• Transfer Of Land
• Possession And Occupation
• Vesting-orders
• Registration-of-titles-act

Amuyeru v Seruwagi & Another

Amuyeru v Seruwagi & Another (Miscellaneous Application 53 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 271 (4 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 53 of 2023

Judge

Jacqueline Mwondha, J

The court found that the orders sought by the applicant—vacating the caveat and effecting transfer of the suit land—are final and consequential in nature and can only be properly sought under section 177 of the Registration of Titles Act, not by notice of motion. The court agreed with the respondents that the dispute involves complex questions of law and fact, particularly regarding the validity of the sale in the absence of spousal consent and whether the transaction was a sale or a credit facility. The court also found that the sale of family land without spousal consent is void, and that t…

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• Caveats
• Spousal Consent
• Transfer Of Land
• Family Land
• Preliminary Objections

Kayiwa v Commissioner Land Registration (Misc Cause 1 of 2024)

Kayiwa v Commissioner Land Registration (Misc Cause 1 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 503 (20 March 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc Cause 1 of 2024

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The court found that the applicant had satisfied all statutory and judicially established requirements for a vesting order under Section 167 of the Registration of Titles Act. The applicant proved full payment for the land, took possession, and the vendor (now deceased) had provided all necessary documents for transfer. The Registrar declined to effect the transfer, prompting the applicant to seek court intervention. The court confirmed the applicant's occupation of the land and found no challenge to his possession or the transaction. The court held that, in such circumstances, it is proper f…

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• Vesting Orders
• Registration Of Titles
• Transfer Of Land
• Deceased Estates