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Standard Chartered Bank (U) Ltd v Sirajji Kasumbakali (High Court Civil (Originating Summons) No. 1 of 2009) (HCT-00-CC-OS 1 of 2009) [2009] UGCommC 12 (8 April 2009)

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Holding and result

The court, having heard both parties and noting the absence of Aisha Musiime or her legal representatives, determined that an adjournment was necessary to allow proper service and participation of all parties. The court ordered personal service on Aisha Musiime through her counsel, fixed the case for scheduling on the adjourned date, and warned that failure to attend may result in further orders. No costs were awarded at this stage, reflecting the interlocutory nature of the proceedings and the need for procedural fairness.

Court disposition

adjourned

Orders

  • The case is adjourned to 19th May 2009 at 9.00 a.m.
  • Aisha Musiime to be served personally by the court Process Server through her counsel on record in HCC CS No. 67 of 2009 at the Land Division.
  • The case is fixed for scheduling on 19th May 2009.
  • If any party fails to attend the hearing on 19th May 2009, the court will make such orders as it deems fit.
  • No orders as to cost today.

02

Material facts

Parties

Standard Chartered Bank (U) Ltd

Plaintiff

Sirajji Kasumbakali

Defendant

03

Procedural history

  1. Posture

    Originating Summons / Interlocutory Order

04

Questions and positions

Legal issues

Party arguments

Applicant
Counsel for the plaintiff requested an adjournment and appropriate service on all relevant parties to ensure proper hearing and scheduling. No specific arguments on costs were advanced.
Respondent
Counsel for the defendant did not object to the adjournment or the orders regarding service and scheduling. No arguments on costs were presented.

05

Court’s reasoning

  1. 01

    Order 9, Civil Procedure Rules (Uganda)

    The court has discretion to adjourn proceedings and issue directions for service and scheduling to ensure fair hearing.

  2. 02

    Order 5, Civil Procedure Rules (Uganda)

    Personal service is required for parties not present to ensure notice and opportunity to be heard.

06

Ratio, limits and disposition

Ratio decidendi

The court, having heard both parties and noting the absence of Aisha Musiime or her legal representatives, determined that an adjournment was necessary to allow proper service and participation of all parties. The court ordered personal service on Aisha Musiime through her counsel, fixed the case for scheduling on the adjourned date, and warned that failure to attend may result in further orders. No costs were awarded at this stage, reflecting the interlocutory nature of the proceedings and the need for procedural fairness.

Obiter and limits

  • The court will make such orders as it deems fit if any party fails to attend the hearing on the adjourned date.
  • No orders as to cost are made today.

Court disposition

adjourned

  • The case is adjourned to 19th May 2009 at 9.00 a.m.
  • Aisha Musiime to be served personally by the court Process Server through her counsel on record in HCC CS No. 67 of 2009 at the Land Division.
  • The case is fixed for scheduling on 19th May 2009.
  • If any party fails to attend the hearing on 19th May 2009, the court will make such orders as it deems fit.
  • No orders as to cost today.

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[2009] UGCommC 12

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