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The Cooperative Bank Ltd v Godfrey Bazanye (HCT-00-CC-OS 17 of 2006)

High Court · [2006] UGCOMMC 45 · 2006 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Originating summons for foreclosure and sale of mortgaged properties under equitable mortgage
Decision
Originating summons issued; matter to proceed on the merits

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Holding

The court granted the application to issue an originating summons seeking foreclosure of the defendant's equity of redemption and sale of mortgaged properties. The applicant bank established that the defendant had defaulted on a credit facility secured by equitable mortgages registered by caveat. The court ordered that the registered proprietor Yokana Walaga be served with the summons in the interest of justice.

Outcome

Originating summons issued; matter to proceed on the merits

Facts

The Cooperative Bank Ltd (in liquidation) advanced a credit facility to Godfrey Bazanye, an employee of the bank. As security, Bazanye deposited certificates of title for two properties: MRV 95 Folio 14 Bukoto (registered in his name) and land at Bululi Block 82 Plot 2 Katebe (held under Power of Attorney from registered proprietor Yokana Walaga). Equitable mortgages were registered by caveats. Bazanye defaulted on repayment. As at 30 September 2004, the outstanding balance was UGX 62,757,790. The bank sought foreclosure and sale of the mortgaged properties.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant bank has established sufficient facts to warrant the issuance of an originating summons for foreclosure of the defendant's equity of redemption.
  2. Whether the registered proprietor Yokana Walaga, who granted Power of Attorney over one of the mortgaged properties, should be served with the originating summons.

Orders

  • Originating summons to issue.
  • A copy of the originating summons be served on Yokana Walaga as registered proprietor of land at Buluri Block 82 Plot 2 Katebe.

Rules and key headnotes

Equitable Mortgage — Foreclosure Procedure — Originating Summons
An originating summons for foreclosure of an equity of redemption under an equitable mortgage may issue where the applicant establishes the existence of the mortgage, default in payment, and the amount outstanding.
Mortgage — Registered Proprietor — Right to Redemption — Service of Process
Where mortgaged land is held under a Power of Attorney, the registered proprietor retains an interest in the redemption of the property and must be served with originating process seeking foreclosure in the interest of justice.

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The Cooperative Bank Ltd v Godfrey Bazanye (HCT-00-CC-OS 17 of 2006) [2006] UGCommC 45 (21 September 2006)
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