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The High Court Has Clarified Key Legal Principles Regarding Land Ownership, Possessory Rights, and The Administration of Public Land in Uganda.
Statutory leases previously granted to urban authorities under Article 286 ceased, but Article 237(5) and (6) allowed for their conversion t
Waboga David
Jan 257 min read
High Court Clarifies the Use of Originating Summons in Legal Proceedings.
It was held that Originating Summons is not a procedure suitable for resolving disputed questions of fact or cases requiring considerable am
Waboga David
Jan 232 min read
INDUSTRIAL COURT SETS CLEAR RULES FOR EMPLOYMENT REDUNDANCY TERMINATIONS: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
The court emphasized that redundancy is not about fault but about business needs. However, fairness demands transparency, consultation, and
Waboga David
Jan 215 min read
High Court Warns Lawyers to Avoid Citing Repealed Laws Following the 7th Revised Edition of Uganda’s Principal Legislation-Timely Filing of Affidavits in Reply.
The court emphasized that affidavits should be filed before the hearing of the motion, but the law is silent on the exact timing. In this ca
Waboga David
Jan 183 min read
Constitutional Court Reaffirms That Its Jurisdiction Is Limited to Constitutional Interpretation, Not Individual Rights Enforcement
The court highlighted the distinction between enforcing constitutional rights and interpreting the Constitution. As noted in Tinyefuza v AG,
Waboga David
Jan 132 min read
The High Court Affirms That Delayed Assertion of Ownership Rights Can Undermine Claims, Especially When The Original Owner is Deceased.
It was the court's observation that, the plaintiffs had not acquired any valid interest in the land. As mere caretakers, they could neither
Waboga David
Jan 124 min read
A Purchaser Cannot Claim Ownership or Seek Equitable Remedies Based on Unilateral Actions Undertaken Without Fulfilling Their Contractual Obligations, High Court Affirms.
While equity grants the purchaser an interest in the property upon execution of a sale agreement, this is contingent on compliance with cont
Waboga David
Jan 105 min read
High Court Clarifies That the Mandatory Writing Requirement for Contracts Exceeding 25 Currency Points (UGX 500,000) Is Flexible Under the Contracts Act in Uganda.
The court clarified that while written agreements for contracts exceeding 25 currency points are strongly recommended to simplify proof of a
Waboga David
Dec 31, 20245 min read
CASE BRIEF: High Court Affirms That Joint Registration of Property Signifies the Parties' Mutual Intent to Co-Own.
The default principle for distributing matrimonial assets is equal sharing, unless there are valid reasons to depart from this standard, suc
Waboga David
Dec 29, 20244 min read
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HERITAGE OIL & GAS LIMITED Vs UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY, HC [Commercial Division]; Civil Appeals No. 0023 of 2011 & No. 003 of 2012 (CONSOLIDATED)
The phrase “interest in immovable property” is neither defined in the Income Tax Act, Cap. 338 nor the Petroleum (Exploration and Production
Aryamanya Rodrick
Dec 24, 202414 min read
Constitutional Court Grants Leave to Amici Curiae in Divorce Act Petition.
A perusal of the intended brief further shows that it is grounded in the law, does not amount to fresh evidence or a new cause of action, do
Lawpointuganda
Dec 16, 20243 min read
New Guidance on Bail for Capital Offences Issued by the Principle Judge
Magistrates Courts are no longer permitted to release accused persons in capital cases on remand beyond 180 days.
Lawpointuganda
Dec 13, 20241 min read
High Court Defines Grounds for Setting Aside Ex Parte Judgments: Advocate Negligence, Fraud, and Due Diligence in Land Disputes.
Courts are empowered to make orders to serve the ends of justice, including setting aside ex parte decrees if the applicant demonstrates suf
Lawpointuganda
Dec 12, 20243 min read
Court of Appeal Declares Appeal Incompetent Due to Procedural Errors and Counsel's Lapses.
While the appellant's constitutional right to appeal was technically upheld, the decision to strike out the appeal demonstrates how procedur
Lawpointuganda
Dec 11, 20244 min read
High Court Affirms that a Market Stall Can Qualify as Matrimonial Property: A Case Analysis on Spousal Consent, Contribution, and Ordinary Residence
A person absenting himself or herself temporarily from his or her place of ordinary residence cannot by reason thereof cease to be ordinaril
Lawpointuganda
Dec 10, 20247 min read
Singapore High Court Ruling on Trustee's Duties and When Some Acts Will Be Invalidated.
The exclusion of two other individuals from the Trust was invalid as it was done with improper motives and was contrary to the purpose of
Lawpointuganda
Dec 10, 20242 min read
High Court Reaffirms Limitation Period in Land Recovery Cases.
In examining the question as to whether a suit is barred by limitation, reference is made to the plaint and the annexures thereto.
Lawpointuganda
Nov 7, 20243 min read
High Court Affirms Trial Magistrate’s Decision to Deny Costs in Favor of Promoting Reconciliation Between the Parties.
costs follow the event" is not a rigid rule mandating costs for the successful party
Lawpointuganda
Nov 7, 20242 min read
The Procedure of Mailo Land Conversion to Freehold And When to Raise an Issue Regarding the Cause of Action? An Analysis of Zalwango & 2 Others v Ladha & 8 Others
In determining whether a plaint discloses a cause of action, the court must solely consider the plaint and its annexures, if any, and no oth
Lawpointuganda
Jul 7, 20244 min read
Can a Beneficiary Sell a Deceased's Estate Without Letters of Administration? A Case Analysis of Muyingo & 3 Ors v Kakembo
The general position of the law is that without grant of letters of administration, no person has any right whatsoever to sell or otherwise
Lawpointuganda
Jul 7, 20243 min read
High Court Affirms The Law on Abuse of Court Process: Wamboya & 2 Others v Wamboya (Miscellaneous Application 227 of 2023)
The litigants in this matter have so far filed several petitions and applications which in effect arise out of the same subject matter, ye
Lawpointuganda
Jul 6, 20242 min read
The Constitutional Court Reaffirms The Balance Between The Rights of Tenants By Occupancy And Those of Registered Land Owners: Nampewo & Another v Attorney General
Clearly, the registered owner cannot compensate the tenant by occupancy for taking back his land on breach by the tenant of the provisions
Lawpointuganda
Jul 6, 202414 min read
Court Delivers Landmark Decision on Exclusive Distribution Agreements, Clarifying The Legal Framework for Commercial Contracts : Translink Limited vs Chemi & Cotex Industries Limited (Tanzania)
Generally, a distributor operates at his own risk and in his own name. An agent, on the hand, is an intermediary who procures business for a
Waboga David
Jun 26, 20249 min read
High Court Reaffirms Legal Principle: Donee of Power of Attorney Acts as Agent of Donor (Principal) in Ms Kimanje Nsibambi Advocates v Tamale and Another.
A Power of Attorney is an instrument in writing that specifies a Donor (the
Principal)ontheonehand,andaDonee(theagent)on the other hand
Lawpointuganda
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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