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Walugembe Daniel v Katushabe Jane and Others (Civil Suit 2543 of 2015) [2025] UGHCLD 133 (14 July 2025)
The High Court found fraudulent connivance in a disputed land sale, but declined to cancel the registered title. It ordered refund of the purchase price, damages, interest, and costs.
Housing Finance Bank v Kiganda Jalia (Miscellaneous Cause No. 12 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 516 (14 July 2025)
The High Court declined to grant vacant possession in a mortgage recovery application, finding disputed liability and insufficient proof of statutory notice service.
Buildnet Construction Materials and Hardware Limited v Fauzia Muwonge (Miscellaneous Application 1383 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 50 (27 June 2025)
The High Court vacated a stay of execution after the respondent failed to meet a deposit condition and granted the applicant vacant possession of the property.
Dr. Nalubega Maimuna v Semakula Ismael and Millennium Estates Developers (Civil Suit No. 127 of 2017) [2025] UGHC 566 (18 June 2025)
High Court of Uganda found the defendants breached land sale contracts, awarded refund, compensation, general damages, interest, and costs, and declined specific performance.
Abryanz Collection Ltd v Yasheen Ratanshi (Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 131 (5 June 2025)
The Applicant failed to demonstrate any bona fide triable issue of fact or law that would warrant the grant of unconditional leave to appear and defend the summary suit. The tenancy agreement did not condition the obligation to pay rent on obtaining approvals from city authorities, and the Applicant continued to pay rent and remain in possession even after the premises were condemned. The Applicant's conduct, including proposals to purchase the property and continued payment of rent, evidenced awareness and acceptance of rental obligations. The court found the claim to be clear and liquidated…
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Byaruhanga Muhamudu v Kyazze Juliet Nalwoga (Miscellaneous Application No. 1042 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 129 (27 March 2025)
The court found that service of summons in Civil Suit No. 37 of 2019 was effected on counsel who was not duly instructed or appointed to act for the applicant. As such, there was no proper service on the applicant as required by law. The written statement of defence was filed by counsel without instructions, and there was no evidence that the applicant personally participated in the proceedings. The failure to serve the applicant deprived him of his right to a fair hearing under Article 28 of the Constitution. The court emphasized that substantive justice requires that parties are not shut ou…
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MP Electronics Limited & Another v Kamani & 2 Others (Civil Application 614 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 87 (21 March 2025)
The Court found that the applicants had established a prima facie case with a likelihood of success, as their appeal raised serious and pertinent legal and factual issues, including the right to fair hearing and the propriety of the High Court's orders made during the pendency of an interim order. The applicants demonstrated imminent threat of execution and risk of irreparable loss, as respondents were attempting to take possession and collect rent from the suit properties. The Court held that the High Court's jurisdiction over interim relief had been exhausted, justifying direct application…
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Ddamba Joseph v Bujingo James Makanga (Civil Suit 987 of 2022) [2025] UGHCLD 76 (14 March 2025)
The High Court found the defendant breached a land sale agreement by failing to give vacant possession after full payment, and granted eviction, damages, interest, and costs.
Kagodo Farmers Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority (Miscellaneous Application 2441 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 42 (13 March 2025)
The High Court found Kampala Capital City Authority in contempt of a 2018 consent judgment, awarded UGX 30 million punitive damages, and ordered compliance within six months.
Lukyamzi Investments Limited and 4 Others v Kampala Capital City Authority and Another (Miscellaneous Application 2277 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 44 (13 March 2025)
The High Court found the Respondents in contempt of a consent judgment over vacant possession of land, awarded punitive damages, and ordered compliance within six months.
