Uganda Case Law

Mugerwa and 6 Others v Ssemakula

Mugerwa and 6 Others v Ssemakula (Miscellaneous Application 2292 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 234 (2 October 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2292 of 2021

Judge

Busingye, J

The court found that the preliminary objection regarding the competence of the affidavit sworn by Counsel Irumba was without merit. Regulation 9 of the Advocates (Professional Conduct) Regulations allows advocates to swear affidavits on formal or non-contentious matters within their personal knowledge. The affidavit in question related to technical legal matters and was admissible. On the substantive issue, the court held that the plaint in HCCS No. 902 of 2021 discloses a cause of action based on fraud, which is specifically pleaded and supported by relevant annextures. The validity and admi…

Source excerpt

• Cause Of Action
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Pleading Requirements
• Admissibility Of Affidavits
• Contracts For Land
• Letters Of Administration

Alenyo Vs Electoral Commission & Anor

Alenyo Vs Electoral Commission & Anor (Election Petition Appeal No. 09 of 2007) [2007] UGCA 25 (17 December 2007)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Election Petition Appeal No. 09 of 2007

The Court of Appeal dismissed an election petition appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove alleged irregularities, offences, or prejudice affecting the Nebbi LC V election.

• Election Offences
• Burden Of Proof
• Admissibility Of Affidavits
• Polling Agents
• Ballot Box Evidence
• Electoral Irregularities