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Tort Law [2025] UGHC 183

Namukose v JPMAB Ltd

Namukose v JPMAB Ltd (Civil Suit 47 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 183 (16 April 2025)

The High Court found the defendant’s driver negligent in a road traffic collision, held the defendant vicariously liable, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.

  • Negligence
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Road Traffic Accidents
  • Damages Assessment
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Vicarious-liability
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Land And Property [2025] UGHC 195

Kyewalabye v Luwunga

Kyewalabye v Luwunga (Civil Appeal 77 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 195 (16 April 2025)

The High Court dismissed a land appeal, upholding exclusion of an untranslated Luganda will and finding the respondent proved ownership and trespass.

  • Ownership Of Kibanja
  • Admissibility Of Evidence
  • Trespass To Land
  • General Damages
  • Will And Inheritance
  • Land-and-property
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Commercial And Corporate [2025] UGHC 197

Kkingo Parents Transporters Co. Ltd v Karungi Elizabeth

Kkingo Parents Transporters Co. Ltd v Karungi Elizabeth (Civil Suit 20 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 197 (16 April 2025)

The Court found that a valid contract existed between the Plaintiff and Defendant for the sale of four buses, with clear terms regarding payment. The Defendant breached the contract by failing to pay the outstanding balance as agreed, despite demand notices and partial payments. The Plaintiff proved the breach and the resulting loss on a balance of probabilities, supported by documentary evidence. The Court awarded the Plaintiff the outstanding balance, general and special damages, interest at 18% per annum from the date of filing until payment in full, and costs, as the remedies were justifi…

  • Breach Of Contract
  • Sale Of Goods
  • Remedies For Breach
  • Damages Quantification
  • Interest Awards
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Content Filtered [2025] UGHC 182

Uganda v Ssengooba

Uganda v Ssengooba (Criminal Session 456 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 182 (15 April 2025)

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Commercial And Corporate [2025] UGCommC 180

Sari Consulting Limited v Francis Magambe Byaruhanga

Sari Consulting Limited v Francis Magambe Byaruhanga (Civil Suit No. 543 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 180 (15 April 2025)

The High Court held that a share-sale contract was valid and that COVID-19 disruption to a related subcontract did not frustrate the payment obligation. The Defendant was found in breach.

  • Breach Of Contract
  • Share Sale Agreements
  • Frustration Of Contract
  • Force Majeure
  • Remedies For Breach
  • Company Law
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 59

Mubiru v P&A Credit Investments Limited

Mubiru v P&A Credit Investments Limited (Miscellaneous Application 746 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 59 (15 April 2025)

The High Court refused to set aside a default judgment, holding that the applicant had not shown good cause and had failed to act diligently after service.

  • Setting Aside Default Judgment
  • Mistake Of Counsel
  • Leave To Defend
  • Loan Agreements
  • Summary Suits
  • Setting-aside-default-judgment
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Land And Property [2025] UGHC 180

Beyanga v Baryezo & Another

Beyanga v Baryezo & Another (Civil Appeal 28 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 180 (15 April 2025)

High Court appeal over alleged trespass and tree cutting failed because the appellant did not prove ownership of the disputed family land.

  • Trespass To Land
  • Succession And Estate Distribution
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Gifts Inter Vivos
  • Adverse Possession
  • Limitation Periods
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Commercial And Corporate [2025] UGCommC 160

African Concrete Standard Industry Ltd v Viva General Merchandise Ltd

African Concrete Standard Industry Ltd v Viva General Merchandise Ltd (Civil Suit No. 1144 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 160 (15 April 2025)

The High Court dismissed a claim arising from damaged culverts in transit, finding no proven breach of contract or liability for lost expected earnings.

  • Breach Of Contract
  • Transportation Of Goods
  • Implied Terms
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Damages
  • Counterclaims
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Administrative Law [2025] UGPPDPAAT 13

UAP Old Mutual Insurance (U) Limited v National Medical Stores (Application 10 of 2025)

UAP Old Mutual Insurance (U) Limited v National Medical Stores (Application 10 of 2025) [2025] UGPPDPAAT 13 (15 April 2025)

The Tribunal set aside an insurance award to Sanlam and ordered re-evaluation, holding that regulatory guidance could not amend the tender’s stated vehicle classification.

  • Public Procurement Review
  • Bid Evaluation Criteria
  • Insurance Regulatory Compliance
  • Contract Award Challenge
  • Public-procurement-review
  • Bid-evaluation-criteria
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 200

Katsinde and Another v Rubarekyera and Others

Katsinde and Another v Rubarekyera and Others (Miscellaneous Application 41 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 200 (15 April 2025)

The High Court at Masaka dismissed an application for stay of execution, finding no proven substantial loss, no imminent execution threat, and no security offered.

  • Stay Of Execution
  • Notice Of Appeal
  • Security For Due Performance
  • Substantial Loss
  • Balance Of Convenience
  • Stay-of-execution
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