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Housing Finance Bank v Kiganda Jalia (Miscellaneous Cause No. 12 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 516 (14 July 2025)
The High Court declined to grant vacant possession in a mortgage recovery application, finding disputed liability and insufficient proof of statutory notice service.
Letshego Uganda Limited v Kayanja George (Civil Suit No. 188 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 216 (14 July 2025)
The court held that the borrower breached a loan agreement, allowed recovery of the outstanding balance and money had and received, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Norasa Technical Services Ltd and Others v Centenary Rural Development Bank (Miscellaneous Application No. 1443 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 211 (8 July 2025)
The High Court granted applicants leave to defend a summary suit after finding a bona fide dispute over the loan balance and interest claimed by the bank.
Muge James v Housing Finance Bank Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 2249 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 210 (7 July 2025)
The High Court granted the applicant unconditional leave to appear and defend a summary suit over an alleged loan balance, finding triable issues on liability and amount due.
Mohammed Ssebaggala and Another v Diamond Trust Bank Limited (Civil Application No. 724 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 218 (4 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal granted a stay of execution pending appeal, finding the applicants had shown arguable issues, prompt filing, and risk of substantial loss.
Tropical Bank Limited v Bwenge Davis (Originating Summons No. 20 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 203 (27 June 2025)
The court found that the dispute was properly commenced by originating summons as the facts were not substantially in dispute and the main issue was the construction of the credit facility agreement. The defendant admitted indebtedness and default, and the penalty interest was contractually agreed upon. The plaintiff proved the existence of the contract, breach by the defendant, and the outstanding sum. The vehicle was validly pledged as collateral, and the plaintiff is entitled to foreclose and sell it to recover the debt. Costs are awarded to the plaintiff due to the defendant's breach and…
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Barclays Bank Limited v Dhakaba Abdu T/A Fone Solutions (Civil Suit No. 160 of 2013) [2025] UGCommC 194 (27 June 2025)
The High Court held that the defendant defaulted on two bank loans and must pay UGX 82,261,462, plus 6% interest from filing and costs.
Dr. Charles Ekure v Henry Mwanga and Bank of Baroda (Miscellaneous Application 328 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 510 (24 June 2025)
The court found that the applicant was not properly served with summons in the main suit, as the purported service was effected by a process server attached to the plaintiff's law firm rather than a court process server, and was not rebutted by the respondent. Investigations by the inspectorate of courts confirmed lack of due diligence in service. The absence of service deprived the applicant of the opportunity to defend, rendering the default judgment and subsequent garnishee orders a nullity. The applicant demonstrated a plausible defense, denying any contractual relationship and alleging f…
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Teopista & Jesus Holdings (U) Limited & Others v Cairo Bank Limited (Civil Application 561 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 202 (20 June 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, holding that the applicants had not shown irreparable harm or a sufficient basis for stay.
Wasajja Timothy and Another v Finance Trust Bank Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 1061 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 176 (17 June 2025)
The High Court granted conditional leave to defend a summary suit over a disputed bank loan, finding triable issues about the amount due and related defenses.
