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Cooperative Bank Ltd v Rukokoma Mixed Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd (HCT-00-CC-OS 11 of 2006)

High Court · [2006] UGCOMMC 44 · 2006 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Originating Summons application for foreclosure and sale under equitable mortgage
Decision
Originating Summons granted; matter to proceed to substantive hearing on foreclosure and sale

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Holding

The court granted leave to issue an Originating Summons for foreclosure proceedings where the applicant bank demonstrated an equitable mortgage by deposit of certificate of title, default on loan repayment, and proper registration by caveat under the Mortgage Act.

Outcome

Originating Summons granted; matter to proceed to substantive hearing on foreclosure and sale

Facts

The Coop Bank Ltd (in Liquidation) advanced a loan of UGX 10,000,000 to Rukokoma Mixed Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd. As security, the Respondent deposited its certificate of title for LRV 2461 Folio 7 Plot 37 Mutooma County Block 27. The Applicant registered an equitable mortgage by caveat (Instrument No. 398752) on 18 May 2000. The Respondent defaulted on repayment. By 31 January 2005, the indebtedness stood at UGX 22,099,452. The bank issued a demand letter but the Respondent failed to pay. The Applicant sought foreclosure and sale of the mortgaged property.

Issues

  1. Whether the facts raised in the application support disposal by way of Originating Summons.
  2. Whether the Applicant Bank has established a proper case for foreclosure proceedings under an equitable mortgage.

Orders

  • Originating Summons to issue.
  • Originating Summons to be served on the Respondent.
  • Matter to be fixed for hearing on a date to be determined by the Registrar.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Originating Summons — Requirements for Leave
An originating summons is the proper procedure where the applicant demonstrates an equitable mortgage created by deposit of certificate of title, default on the secured loan, registration of the security interest by caveat, and quantified indebtedness.
Land & Property — Equitable Mortgage — Creation by Deposit of Certificate of Title
An equitable mortgage is created where a borrower deposits a certificate of title with a lender as security for a loan, and the lender registers its interest by caveat under the Mortgage Act.

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Cooperative Bank Ltd v Rukokoma Mixed Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd (HCT-00-CC-OS 11 of 2006) [2006] UGCommC 44 (21 September 2006)
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