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Case law [2025] UGHC 228

Luswata and Another v Kyeyune and Another

Luswata and Another v Kyeyune and Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 021 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 228 (28 April 2025)

A High Court of Uganda judgment from Luwero in Miscellaneous Cause No. 021 of 2024, decided by Godfrey Himbaza, J on 28 April 2025.

  • Legal-procedure
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Land And Property [2025] UGHCLD 136

Laban Kurama v Zion Construction Limited

Laban Kurama v Zion Construction Limited (Civil Suit 2383 of 2016) [2025] UGHCLD 136 (28 April 2025)

The court found that the Defendant misrepresented to the Plaintiff that the suit land was free from encumbrances when, in fact, the previous owner's (DW2) equitable interest had not been extinguished at the time of sale. This misrepresentation rendered the contract voidable at the Plaintiff's option, and upon the Plaintiff's avoidance, the contract became void. The Defendant's failure to fully compensate the previous owner before selling the land to the Plaintiff resulted in the Plaintiff's house being demolished by parties with a subsisting interest. The Plaintiff was entitled to a refund of…

  • Land Sale Agreements
  • Misrepresentation
  • Compensation For Demolition
  • Voidable Contracts
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 106

Francis Kabali Sebbowa T/A Sebbowa & Co. Advocates v Nadya Dimitrova Mileva

Francis Kabali Sebbowa T/A Sebbowa & Co. Advocates v Nadya Dimitrova Mileva (Miscellaneous Application 1847 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 106 (25 April 2025)

The court allowed an advocate’s application to tax his bill of costs, finding an implied advocate-client relationship and proper service of the bill.

  • Advocate Client Relationship
  • Taxation Of Costs
  • Legal Fees Dispute
  • Implied Retainer
  • Affidavit Evidence
  • Service Of Process
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 273

Aruho v Uganda Coffee Development Authority

Aruho v Uganda Coffee Development Authority (Civil Suit No. 46 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 273 (25 April 2025)

The High Court dismissed a civil suit for want of prosecution after both parties failed to comply with pre-trial directions and did not attend court.

  • Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
  • Non Compliance With Court Orders
  • Pre Trial Procedure
  • Dismissal-for-want-of-prosecution
  • Non-compliance-with-court-orders
  • Pre-trial-procedure
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 86

Kampala Capital City Authority v Moses Kalungi (Misc. Application No. 2706 of 2024)

Kampala Capital City Authority v Moses Kalungi (Misc. Application No. 2706 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 86 (25 April 2025)

The High Court corrected the respondent’s name as a curable misnomer and allowed two companies to be joined as respondents in a property-rates recovery matter.

  • Misnomer In Pleadings
  • Joinder Of Parties
  • Property Rates Liability
  • Amendment Of Pleadings
  • Misnomer-in-pleadings
  • Joinder-of-parties
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 512

Ssentambule Levi v Sekijumba Samuel Masajjage and Another

Ssentambule Levi v Sekijumba Samuel Masajjage and Another (Miscellaneous Application 15 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 512 (25 April 2025)

The High Court granted more time for an estate administrator to file an inventory and final account, finding the delay was sufficiently explained.

  • Estate Administration
  • Extension Of Time
  • Inventory Filing
  • Administrator Obligations
  • Estate-administration
  • Extension-of-time
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCA 113

Ntambara v Segawole

Ntambara v Segawole (Civil Application 52 of 2025) [2025] UGCA 113 (25 April 2025)

The Court of Appeal granted a temporary injunction preserving the status quo over disputed land pending appeal, finding a prima facie case, irreparable harm, and balance of convenience.

  • Temporary Injunction
  • Status Quo Preservation
  • Ex Parte Judgment
  • Irreparable Injury
  • Balance Of Convenience
  • Temporary-injunction
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 278

Bajombwe v Uganda Revenue Authority (HCT-01-CV-MA-0097-2024)

Bajombwe v Uganda Revenue Authority (HCT-01-CV-MA-0097-2024) [2025] UGHC 278 (25 April 2025)

The High Court granted the applicants unconditional leave to defend a summary suit by Uganda Revenue Authority, finding that triable issues arose over tax liability, interest, and business cessation.

  • Summary Suits
  • Leave To Defend
  • Value Added Tax Liability
  • Interest And Penalties
  • Business Cessation
  • Memorandum Of Understanding
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Employment And Labour [2025] UGHC 275

Makondere v Kyenjojo District Local Government (HCT-01-CV-MA-0012-2025)

Makondere v Kyenjojo District Local Government (HCT-01-CV-MA-0012-2025) [2025] UGHC 275 (25 April 2025)

The High Court dismissed an application for a temporary mandatory injunction seeking reinstatement as Town Clerk/Principal Township Officer pending a related civil suit.

  • Temporary Injunction
  • Mandatory Injunction
  • Employment Termination
  • Reinstatement
  • Public Service Recruitment
  • Balance Of Convenience
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Administrative Law [2025] UGHC 272

Kunywana Barnabas and Others v Fort Portal City Council and Another (HCT-01-CV-MC-0022-2024)

Kunywana Barnabas and Others v Fort Portal City Council and Another (HCT-01-CV-MC-0022-2024) [2025] UGHC 272 (25 April 2025)

The High Court struck out a judicial review application over regularisation of city council appointments, finding it time-barred and an abuse of court process.

  • Judicial Review
  • Mandamus
  • Public Service Appointments
  • Limitation Periods
  • Abuse Of Court Process
  • Judicial-review
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