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Batte Muhammad and Others v Ssentongo Ntanda and Others (Civil Suit No. 98 of 2023)

High Court · [2025] UGHCLD 219 · 2025 Suit Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
First instance civil suit seeking declaration of fraud in land title falsification, dismissed for want of prosecution
Decision
Suit dismissed for want of prosecution

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Holding

Civil suit alleging fraud in falsification of land title certificates dismissed under Judicature Act s.17(2) for want of prosecution. Plaint filed February 2023 but no further steps taken by plaintiffs to advance the matter.

Outcome

Suit dismissed for want of prosecution

Facts

Seven plaintiffs filed suit on 2 February 2023 seeking a declaration that the defendants committed fraud by falsifying certificates of title for land comprised in Busiro Block 99, covering multiple plots (4084, 4093, 4090, 4070, 4072, 4043, 4091, 4071, 4079). The plaint was the only pleading filed. No subsequent steps were taken by the plaintiffs to prosecute the matter.

Orders

  • Case dismissed under section 17(2) of the Judicature Act.

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Batte_Muhammad_and_Others_v_Ssentongo_Ntanda_and_Others_(Civil_Suit_No._98_of_2023)_[2025]_UGHCLD_219_(19_February_2025)
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