Uganda Case Law

Kiggwe v Kizito

Kiggwe v Kizito (Civil Suit No. 2727 of 2016) [2025] UGHCLD 107 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 2727 of 2016

Judge

Alividza, J

The court found that the late John Ssebana Kizito was unlawfully registered as proprietor of the entire 28.70 acres of land, having only purchased 5 acres from Eria Kigozi, who was bequeathed that portion from the estate of the late Yokana Mutogo. The evidence established that the suit land formed part of the estate and was distributed among beneficiaries, with only 5 acres legitimately sold. The transfer of the entire land to the Defendant's name was unlawful, though insufficient proof of fraud was found to impeach the title on that ground. The Defendant does not qualify as a bona fide purch…

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• Transfer Of Land Title
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Estate Administration
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Registration Of Titles

Serwanga Yoweri v Hanifa Tamale and Another

Serwanga Yoweri v Hanifa Tamale and Another (CIVIL REVISION NO.3 OF 2024) [2025] UGHC 151 (31 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

CIVIL REVISION NO.3 OF 2024

Judge

Nabakooza, J

The High Court referred a civil revision to be heard with a pending land suit to avoid conflicting orders over the same property in Komamboga.

• Contempt Of Court
• Land Ownership Dispute
• Transfer Of Land Title
• Mutation And Subdivision
• Injunctive Relief
• Civil-procedure

Kyomugisha v Kasegu

Kyomugisha v Kasegu (Miscellaneous Cause No. 10 of 2022) [2022] UGHCLD 109 (16 May 2022)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 10 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court granted limited letters of administration to Kasegu Richard so he could complete transfer of estate land and register the title after the prior administrator died.

• Letters Of Administration
• Estate Distribution
• Transfer Of Land Title
• Beneficiary Rights
• Letters-of-administration
• Estate-distribution

Kyomugisha v Kasegu

Kyomugisha v Kasegu (Miscellaneous Cause No. 10 of 2020) [2022] UGHCLD 112 (16 March 2022)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 10 of 2020

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court granted limited letters of administration to the respondent to complete registration and transfer of estate land after the prior administrator died.

• Letters Of Administration
• Estate Distribution
• Transfer Of Land Title
• Beneficiary Rights
• Letters-of-administration
• Estate-distribution

Kalangabusa ( Experte)

Kalangabusa ( Experte) (Miscellaneous Cause No. 8 of 2018) [2021] UGHCLD 469 (23 April 2021)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 8 of 2018

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court Land Division dismissed an ex parte application to substitute names on a land title, finding no sufficient proof of purchase, title, or entitlement.

• Transfer Of Land Title
• Purchase Price Balance
• Proof Of Ownership
• Court Order For Transfer
• Land-title-transfer
• Proof-of-ownership

Mariana Agencies Ltd v Bwogi and Anor (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 290 of 2021)

Mariana Agencies Ltd v Bwogi and Anor (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 290 of 2021) [2021] UGCommC 87 (12 April 2021)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 290 of 2021

Judge

Gaswaga, J

The High Court granted an unopposed application to enforce a consent settlement and compel transfer documents for land at Plot 31 William Street, Kampala.

• Enforcement Of Consents
• Transfer Of Land Title
• Specific Performance
• Enforcement-of-consent-settlement
• Land-title-transfer
• Specific-performance

Ssemambo & Another v Lukwago & 3 Others

Ssemambo & Another v Lukwago & 3 Others (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 697 OF 2019) [2019] UGHCCD 246 (30 October 2019)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 697 OF 2019

Judge

Mugambe, J

The court found that a valid consent order existed requiring the first Respondent to transfer the suit property to the Applicants and to give them quiet possession. The Respondents, with full knowledge of this order, engaged in acts that directly contravened it, including transferring the property to the second Respondent, mortgaging it, forcibly evicting the Applicants' assignee, and damaging the property. These actions constituted clear contempt of court. The court emphasized that court orders must be obeyed in all circumstances and that parties cannot take the law into their own hands. The…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Enforcement Of Court Orders
• Transfer Of Land Title
• Injunctive Relief

Ssewanyana & Anor Vs Makanga

Ssewanyana & Anor Vs Makanga (Civil Appeal No. 70 of 2010) [2019] UGCA 96 (9 May 2019)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 70 of 2010

The Court of Appeal held that an unregistered transfer could not pass title, and that fraud by the second appellant was not proved. The appeal was allowed.

• Succession Act Interpretation
• Transfer Of Land Title
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Letters Of Administration
• Equitable Interest In Land
• Land-title-transfer

Asiimwe v Ssemwanga

Asiimwe v Ssemwanga (Civil Suit No. 128 of 2010) [2012] UGHC 143 (18 July 2012)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 128 of 2010

Judge

Aweri-Opio, J

The High Court found the defendant breached a land sale agreement, granted specific performance, ordered a special title, and awarded general damages, interest, and costs.

• Breach Of Contract
• Specific Performance
• Equitable Remedies
• Transfer Of Land Title
• General Damages
• Breach-of-contract

Alenyo George William v DFCU Bank & 4 Ors (HCCS 697 of 2006)

Alenyo George William v DFCU Bank & 4 Ors (HCCS 697 of 2006) [2011] UGCommC 3 (10 January 2011)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

HCCS 697 of 2006

The High Court dismissed a challenge to the sale of property, finding no strictly proved fraud or illegality and upholding the mortgage to DFCU Bank.

• Execution Of Judgments
• Attachment And Sale Of Property
• Fraud In Property Transactions
• Mortgage Procedure
• Court Bailiff Liability
• Transfer Of Land Title