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Tort Law [2025] UGHCCD 98

Matovu Cranmer Musoke and Another v Kibuuka Ekoyasi Ngabompya and Another

Matovu Cranmer Musoke and Another v Kibuuka Ekoyasi Ngabompya and Another (Civil Suit No 243 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 98 (8 July 2025)

The High Court found the defendants liable for defamation over rape accusations and social media publication, awarding damages, special costs, interest, injunction, and costs.

  • Defamation
  • Libel
  • Slander
  • Damages Assessment
  • Injunctions
  • False Accusation
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 492

Kakeeto Hillary Ddungu v Zalwango Miriam and Others

Kakeeto Hillary Ddungu v Zalwango Miriam and Others (Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 492 (8 July 2025)

The High Court declined to issue a commission to record the applicant’s evidence, finding no proof that his age or illness made him unable to attend court.

  • Commission To Examine Witness
  • Evidence Preservation
  • Scheduling Conference
  • Court Discretion
  • Civil-procedure
  • Commission-to-examine-witness
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 211

Norasa Technical Services Ltd and Others v Centenary Rural Development Bank

Norasa Technical Services Ltd and Others v Centenary Rural Development Bank (Miscellaneous Application No. 1443 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 211 (8 July 2025)

The High Court granted applicants leave to defend a summary suit after finding a bona fide dispute over the loan balance and interest claimed by the bank.

  • Summary Suits
  • Leave To Defend
  • Loan Disputes
  • Guarantees
  • Triable Issues
  • Summary-suits
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Land And Property [2025] UGHC 490

Nalumenya Aaron v Sematimba Eric

Nalumenya Aaron v Sematimba Eric (Miscellaneous Cause 7 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 490 (8 July 2025)

The respondent failed to demonstrate a valid protectable interest in the suit land or to take timely legal action to substantiate his claim. The caveat was lodged but no ordinary suit was filed, and the respondent's inaction constitutes inordinate delay, contrary to equitable principles. The applicant, having purchased the land from the registered proprietor and possessing legal documentation, holds a legal interest protected by the principle of indefeasibility of title. The balance of convenience favors removal of the caveat, as its continued existence unjustifiably impedes the applicant's r…

  • Caveat Removal
  • Indefeasibility Of Title
  • Balance Of Convenience
  • Delay And Equity
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHCLD 122

Hajj Jamada Waligo v Finny Mukasa

Hajj Jamada Waligo v Finny Mukasa (Miscellaneous Application No. 855 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 122 (8 July 2025)

The High Court upheld a preliminary objection and dismissed a discovery application, holding that it was filed by notice of motion instead of the required summons in chambers.

  • Application Procedure
  • Discovery And Inspection
  • Boundary Disputes
  • Equitable Interest
  • Civil-procedure
  • Discovery-and-inspection
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCA 232

Nakibus J. Lakara v Akim Sondit Musiwa

Nakibus J. Lakara v Akim Sondit Musiwa (Miscellaneous Application 420 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 232 (7 July 2025)

The Court of Appeal held that the applicant satisfied the requirements for a stay of execution pending appeal: a notice of appeal was duly filed and served; the applicant demonstrated a real risk of substantial loss and irreparable harm if execution proceeded, given the imminent threat of eviction and demolition of a home occupied for 37 years; the application was made promptly after judgment; and the intended appeal raises serious triable issues. The court exercised its discretion to grant a stay, noting that the purpose is to preserve the status quo and prevent the appeal from being rendere…

  • Stay Of Execution
  • Appeals Process
  • Eviction Orders
  • Security For Due Performance
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Employment And Labour [2025] UGIC 47

Oringo v Dede Farming Tractors Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference No. 08 of 2023)

Oringo v Dede Farming Tractors Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference No. 08 of 2023) [2025] UGIC 47 (7 July 2025)

The court found that, although the Respondent raised a preliminary objection regarding its legal existence, employment law provides a broad definition of 'employer' that includes unincorporated associations and entities not formally registered. The evidence established an employment relationship between the Claimant and the Respondent, supported by a contract and consistent testimony. The Claimant was entitled to salary arrears for the period he demonstrably worked (December 2019 to September 2020), amounting to UGX 7,600,000 after accounting for payments received. The Respondent's objections…

  • Unpaid Wages
  • Salary Arrears
  • Definition Of Employer
  • Employment Contract Validity
  • General Damages
  • Costs In Labour Disputes
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCA 230

Onaba George v Ruth Inyalio

Onaba George v Ruth Inyalio (Civil Appeal No. 85 of 2017) [2025] UGCA 230 (7 July 2025)

The Court of Appeal set aside a High Court ruling made without a proper hearing, reinstated the civil suit, and remitted it for hearing.

  • Right To Fair Hearing
  • Letters Of Administration
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Consent Judgment
  • Mediation Procedure
  • Fair-hearing
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 511

Ssemiganda Henry v Omar Haniff and Others

Ssemiganda Henry v Omar Haniff and Others (Miscellaneous Application 207 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 511 (7 July 2025)

The court found that the applicant/objector lawfully purchased and took possession of the suit land in 2014, long before the attachment order was issued in 2017. The applicant provided documentary evidence of purchase and registration, and his possession was not challenged by the respondents, who failed to file any reply. The court held that in objector proceedings, the burden is on the objector to prove their interest and possession at the time of attachment, which the applicant did. Since the property was not in the possession of the judgment debtor at the time of attachment, and no evidenc…

  • Objector Proceedings
  • Attachment Of Property
  • Possession And Ownership
  • Execution Of Decrees
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 210

Muge James v Housing Finance Bank Limited

Muge James v Housing Finance Bank Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 2249 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 210 (7 July 2025)

The High Court granted the applicant unconditional leave to appear and defend a summary suit over an alleged loan balance, finding triable issues on liability and amount due.

  • Summary Procedure
  • Leave To Defend
  • Loan Default
  • Unsecured Loans
  • Triable Issues
  • Summary-procedure
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