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Apenya Alfred and 2 Others v Kitara George (Civil Suit 14 of 2015)

Citation: [2026] UGHC 576 Court: High Court Decided: 28 May 2026 Jurisdiction: Uganda
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Held that proof of mere occupation of land, however long, does not establish customary tenure without evidence of applicable customary rules and acquisition in accordance with those rules. Plaintiffs' suit for declaration of customary ownership and cancellation of defendant's certificate of title dismissed.

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