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Kalule Sentogo v Mubiru Muwanga (Civil Suit No. 104 of 2008)

High Court · [2013] UGHCLD 96 · 2013 Judgment for Plaintiff AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
First instance civil suit for vacant possession and permanent injunction following property transfer
Decision
Plaintiff granted vacant possession with permanent injunction; defendant ordered to vacate the boys quarters

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Holding

Held that payment of Shs.30,000,000 to clear the bank mortgage was for the entire property including boys quarters, not just the main house. Plaintiff's payment of Shs.10,000,000 to the defendant's lawyers constituted valid payment under agency principles, as payment to an agent is payment to the principal. Defendant's continued occupation of the boys quarters after transfer was unlawful. Plaintiff awarded vacant possession, permanent injunction, and general damages of Shs.10,000,000.

Outcome

Plaintiff granted vacant possession with permanent injunction; defendant ordered to vacate the boys quarters

Facts

In 1999, the defendant mortgaged his property (Block 17 Plot 83 at Nalukolongo Rubaga) to Trans Africa Bank as loan security. The property comprised a main house and boys quarters. When the defendant defaulted and faced foreclosure, he engaged Nalongo Walakira to find a buyer. Through this intermediary, the defendant met the plaintiff and requested her to pay Shs.30,000,000 to clear the bank mortgage plus Shs.5,000,000 directly to him. In return, the plaintiff would obtain ownership of the property, with the defendant retaining a vacant portion to build a new home. The plaintiff paid the bank, obtained the title, and took possession of the main house. The defendant subsequently refused to vacate the boys quarters, claiming they were to be paid for separately at Shs.10,000,000. The plaintiff paid this sum to the defendant's lawyers, M/s G.M. Kibirige & Co. Advocates, per the defendant's instructions, but the defendant denied receiving payment and refused to vacate.

Issues

  1. Whether the consideration of Shs.30,000,000 paid by the Plaintiff to the bank was only for the main house or for the whole suit land.
  2. Whether the Plaintiff paid off Shs.10,000,000 to the Defendant for the boys quarters.
  3. Whether the Defendant's occupation of the suit property is lawful.
  4. Whether the parties are entitled to the remedies sought.

Orders

  • Plaintiff is granted vacant possession of the suit property comprised in Block 17 Plot 83 situate at Nalukolongo Rubaga.
  • Permanent injunction granted restraining the Defendant and his agents from interfering with the Plaintiff's possession and enjoyment of the property.
  • General damages of Shs.10,000,000 awarded to the Plaintiff for pain, inconvenience, and mental anguish.
  • Costs awarded to the Plaintiff.
  • Interest at court rate awarded from the date of judgment until payment in full.
  • Plaintiff ordered to cause mutation of the vacant portion of land given to the Defendant so he gets title to the same at his costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Contract Law — Sale of Property — Interpretation of Agreement — Scope of Sale
Where a mortgaged property comprising a main house and boys quarters is sold to discharge the mortgage, the sale includes all structures on the property unless specifically excluded in the agreement or transfer instrument.
Contract Law — Agency — Payment to Agent — Effect of Payment
Payment of monies to an agent constitutes payment to the principal. An agent is deemed clothed with the principal's authority to represent the principal unless and until the agency is terminated and such termination is disclosed to third parties.
Evidence — Documentary Evidence — Receipts Issued by Agent — Proof of Payment
Where a party instructs a third party to deal with their lawyers for a transaction, and the lawyers issue receipts for payment received, such receipts constitute valid proof of payment to the principal, and the principal bears the obligation to collect the money from their agent.
Land & Property — Transfer of Property — Exclusions from Transfer — Effect of Signing Transfer Without Exclusions
Where a transferor signs a transfer instrument in favour of a transferee without excluding specific portions of the property, the understanding is that the entire property is being transferred.

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Kalule Sentogo v Mubiru Muwanga (Civil Suit No. 104 of 2008) [2013] UGHCLD 96 (19 June 2013)
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