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Rukwira v Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Suit 434 of 2020) [2025] UGHCCD 33 (26 February 2025)
The High Court held that the plaintiff’s employment was subject to UPDF secondment terms, that UPDF—not URA—de-seconded him, and dismissed the suit with costs.
Kaushik v Damanico Properties Limited (Civil Suit 428 of 2020) [2025] UGHCCD 36 (26 February 2025)
The High Court held that an MOU over land interests was a valid, enforceable contract and that the defendant breached it by failing to perform the agreed transfer or value the land.
Turinawe v Uganda Revenue Authority & Another (Civil Suit 121 of 2021) [2025] UGHCCD 39 (26 February 2025)
The High Court dismissed a claim for negligence and conversion over missing container goods, finding the plaintiff failed to prove the alleged quantity or wrongful interference.
Shapira & Another v Uganda Communications Commission (Miscellaneous Application 309 of 2023) [2025] UGHCCD 46 (26 February 2025)
The High Court set aside an ex parte judgment and decree against two non-resident applicants, finding substituted newspaper service ineffective and allowing defence.
Crane Management & 16 Others v KACITA Limited (Taxation Appeal 2 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 41 (26 February 2025)
The High Court dismissed a taxation appeal as filed outside the 30-day limit under section 62(1) of the Advocates Act, finding no basis to extend time.
Ssenyondo v Galiwango & 5 Others (Miscellaneous Application 971 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 48 (26 February 2025)
The High Court found several respondents in contempt for disobeying orders on Juma & Zukuuli Trust management, issuing arrest warrants and custodial sanctions.
Desanje & Another v V.G Keshwala & Sons Limited (Civil Suit 113 of 2020) [2025] UGHCCD 34 (26 February 2025)
The court found that the defendant's truck driver owed the deceased a duty of care and breached that duty by driving too close to the deceased, resulting in his death. The defendant's admission of negligence and the insurance company's payment further supported liability. The court determined that the insurance company failed to comply with the Illiterates Protection Act when obtaining the discharge from the plaintiffs, who were illiterate and did not understand the documents they signed. Consequently, the discharge was invalid, and the insurance company remained liable. The plaintiffs were e…
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Biroli v Nambubu & Another (Civil Suit 17 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 158 (26 February 2025)
The High Court at Kiboga found the plaintiff failed to prove the land was part of her husband’s estate, but awarded general damages for interference with her possession.
Odung v Bwambale & Another (Miscellaneous Application 1211 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 14 (25 February 2025)
The Applicant failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the Respondents sold and transferred the motor vehicle in contempt of the court order issued on 11th September 2023. The documentary evidence submitted by the Applicant was either uncertified or not attributable to the Respondents, and thus did not meet the evidentiary threshold required for contempt proceedings. The court found that while the Respondents were aware of the order, there was insufficient proof of willful non-compliance or mala fide conduct. Consequently, the application for contempt was dismissed, and costs were awarded…
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Opua v Zawedde (through her lawful attorney Balikudembe Joseph) (Civil Application 694 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 64 (25 February 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application to stay execution pending appeal, finding no strong likelihood of success, no irreparable loss, and unresolved contempt.
