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Baale and Another v Commisioner, Land Registration (Misc Cause 386 of 2023)

High Court · [2024] UGHCLD 133 · 2024 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Miscellaneous application seeking orders to vacate cancellation process on land titles
Decision
Application dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence

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Holding

The High Court dismissed the application seeking removal of a cancellation process on land titles. The applicants failed to provide essential documentary evidence proving the chain of title from the original owner through intermediate purchaser to themselves, including proof of payment, subdivision, and transfers. The court held that it cannot act on rumors about intended cancellation without documented evidence of such process.

Outcome

Application dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence

Facts

The applicants claimed ownership of land comprised in Busiro Block 486, plots 334-337 at Mazzi. The first applicant was registered owner of plots 335-337, and the second applicant of plot 334. They alleged the respondent initiated a cancellation process on their titles. The applicants relied on an agreement dated 22nd January 2013 between Kasule Living (vendor) and Yasin Lubega (purchaser) for sale of plot 43 covering 2 acres, which they claimed was subdivided to create their plots. The agreement provided for payment of UGX 50,000,000 total, with UGX 20,000,000 paid upfront and balance due upon subdivision. The applicants claimed they purchased from Lubega but provided no documentation of their purchases, no proof the balance was paid to Kasule, no survey report showing subdivision, and no evidence of the alleged cancellation process except a letter from their counsel dated 24th October 2022 referring to rumors.

Issues

  1. Whether the court should order removal of the cancellation process initiated on the applicants' land comprised in Busiro Block 486, plots 334-337.
  2. Whether the applicants proved their entitlement to the relief sought given the evidentiary gaps in the chain of title.

Orders

  • Application declined.
  • No costs awarded.

Rules and key headnotes

Documentary Evidence — Burden of Proof — Chain of Title
An applicant seeking court orders relating to land title must provide documentary evidence establishing the complete chain of title, including sale agreements, transfer forms, proof of payment, and survey reports showing subdivision where the land was subdivided from a parent title.
Applications — Proof of Grounds — Evidence Required
A court cannot grant relief based on rumors or unsubstantiated allegations. Where an applicant alleges an administrative action is pending, documentary evidence of that action must be produced to the court.

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Baale_and_Another_v_Commisioner,_Land_Registration_(Misc_Cause_386_of_2023)_[2024]_UGHCLD_133_(15_May_2024)
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