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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)
- Citation
- [2009] UGCommC 12
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Court
- Commercial Court of Uganda
- Posture
- Originating Summons / Interlocutory Order
- Case number
- HCT-00-CC-OS 1 of 2009
- Language
- English
More details
- Court
- Commercial Court of Uganda
- Posture
- Originating Summons / Interlocutory Order
- Case number
- HCT-00-CC-OS 1 of 2009
- Language
- English
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01
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
PlaintiffSirajji Kasumbakali
Defendant03
Procedural history
Posture
Originating Summons / Interlocutory Order
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the case should be adjourned to a future date for hearing.
- 02
Whether personal service on Aisha Musiime is required for the next hearing.
- 03
Whether the case should be fixed for scheduling on the adjourned date.
- 04
What orders should be made if any party fails to attend the hearing.
- 05
Whether costs should be awarded at this stage.
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
Legal principles
- 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.
- 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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Commercial Court of Uganda
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Commercial Court of Uganda
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