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Kimbugwe v Sajjalyabene Kawuki (Misc Cause 349 of 2023)

High Court · [2024] UGHCLD 8 · 2024 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application to show cause why caveat should not lapse and for removal of caveat from applicant's land title
Decision
Application dismissed for failure to prove existence of caveat and establish grounds for removal

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Holding

An application to remove a caveat fails where the applicant does not provide the caveat instrument number, filing date, or documentary proof that the caveat exists. Affidavit evidence must be supported by verifiable documents from public records when such documents exist. Mere statements about facts capable of verification by public records are insufficient without producing the actual documents as annexures to the affidavit.

Outcome

Application dismissed for failure to prove existence of caveat and establish grounds for removal

Facts

The applicant claimed to be the registered proprietor of land comprised in Busiro Block 314 Plot 1976 at Buloba, which he acquired in 2013. He alleged that in 2017, the respondent lodged a caveat on his land without justifiable claim. He requested the respondent to remove the caveat without success. The caveat allegedly remained on the title for eight years, causing inconvenience. The applicant sought orders requiring the respondent to show cause why the caveat should not lapse and for its removal. The respondent did not appear or file any response to the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the caveat should be removed?

Orders

  • Application dismissed.
  • No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Land & Property — Caveats — Validity — Requirement for Legal or Equitable Interest
For a caveat to be valid, the caveator must have a legal or equitable interest in the land or any other caveatable interest that the caveat seeks to protect.
Land & Property — Caveats — Purpose and Duration — Temporary Protection
The primary objective of a caveat is to give the caveator temporary protection. It is not the intention of the law that the caveator should remain inactive indefinitely without taking steps to resolve the controversy affecting parties impacted by the existence of the caveat.
Evidence — Affidavit Evidence — Documentary Proof — Facts Verifiable from Public Records
When affidavit evidence contains facts capable of being verified by documents from public records or an authentic source, parties must furnish proof of the same as an annexure to the affidavit. Mere statements of information contained in such documents that can be verified does not suffice and will affect the party's case.
Civil Procedure — Burden of Proof — Applications to Remove Caveat — Meticulous Case Required
An applicant seeking removal of a caveat must discharge the burden of proof and present a meticulous case to the satisfaction of court, establishing grounds sufficient to warrant the reliefs sought.
Land & Property — Caveats — Application for Removal — Failure to Prove Existence
An application for removal of a caveat fails where the applicant does not describe the caveat, provide its instrument number, or the date of filing at the land registry, leaving the court unable to determine whether the caveat exists.

Legislation cited (6)

Cases cited (3)

  • Sentongo Produce and Coffee Farmers Limited & Another v Rose Nakafuma Muyisa (High Court Misc Cause No. 690 of 1999)
  • Mutembuli Yusuf v Nagwomu Moses Musamba & Another (Election Petition Appeal No. 43 of 2016)
  • Kimbowa Jane v Henry Mugabi (Misc Cause No. 331 of 2023)

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