Uganda Case Law

Gyagenda Derrick Sseremba v Pride Microfinance (MDI) Ltd and Najjuma Aisha (Originating Summons No. 1 of 2025)

Gyagenda Derrick Sseremba v Pride Microfinance (MDI) Ltd and Najjuma Aisha (Originating Summons No. 1 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 515 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Originating Summons No. 1 of 2025

Judge

Grace Flavia Lamuno - J

The court found that the issues raised in the originating summons, particularly the validity of the sale and allegations of fraud, are contentious and require oral evidence and a full trial. Originating summons procedure is reserved for simple, non-contentious matters and is inappropriate where there are substantial disputes of fact. The matter was therefore improperly brought by originating summons and should proceed as an ordinary suit by plaint. The court exercised its powers to direct that the suit be heard as an ordinary suit, rather than dismissing it, to ensure a full and fair determin…

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• Originating Summons Procedure
• Sale Of Mortgaged Property
• Eviction Orders
• Validity Of Sale Agreement

Musiwa v Chemonges Chemak and Another

Musiwa v Chemonges Chemak and Another (Civil Suit No. 60 of 2002) [2011] UGHC 194 (30 March 2011)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 60 of 2002

Judge

Muhanguzi, J.

The High Court found the plaintiff proved purchase of the disputed land from the defendants' late father and granted ownership, eviction, damages, interest, and costs.

• Sale Of Land
• Validity Of Sale Agreement
• Illiterates Protection Act
• Possession And Eviction
• Damages For Trespass
• Land-sale