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James Makumbi v Joseph Semango and Another (Civil Appeal No. 184 of 2021)

Citation: [2026] UGCA 55 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 14 January 2026 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Land & PropertyCivil ProcedureEvidenceSuccession & Estates

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Held that long, undisputed kibanja possession prevails over registered titles tainted by illegal transfers out of a deceased proprietor's name and barred by limitation.

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