Modern Art Communications Limited v Attorney General
Modern Art Communications Limited v Attorney General (CIVIL SUIT NO. 28 OF 2014) [2020] UGHCCD 193 (18 September 2020)
The court found that the plaintiff was granted a license/permission to advertise on public service vehicles and complied with all terms and conditions. The defendant failed to prove any breach by the plaintiff. The cancellation of the license before its expiry date constituted breach of contract and was procedurally unfair, as the plaintiff was not given a reasonable opportunity to be heard prior to cancellation. The defendant, through its servants, was liable for the premature cancellation and removal of adverts. The plaintiff was entitled to special damages for lost contract value, general…
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- Breach Of Contract
- Licensing Disputes
- Legitimate Expectation
- Administrative Fairness
- Special And General Damages