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Nandutu Asha and Wamboga Ali v Kamats Investments Credit Services Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 34 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 488 (8 July 2025)
The High Court set aside a default judgment after finding the defence filing defect was counsel’s fault, not the appellants’, and allowed leave to defend.
Damulira v Sserunjogi & Another (Civil Application 42 of 2023) [2025] UGSC 12 (21 February 2025)
The Supreme Court of Uganda granted John Damulira leave to file his memorandum and record of appeal out of time, finding the delay was explained by counsel’s inaction.
Razak v Prime Finance Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1786 of 2022) [2023] UGCommC 81 (13 June 2023)
The court found that the Applicant failed to establish sufficient grounds to set aside the default judgment. The Applicant's failure to pay professional fees led to his lawyer's withdrawal, and this default was attributable to the Applicant, not merely to advocate negligence. The Applicant admitted owing money to the Respondent and did not present a plausible defence. The application was filed with inordinate delay, and the arguments regarding the illegality of the money lending agreement were untenable as the Applicant had benefited from the transaction. The court held that the Applicant did…
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Apio v Sekaluvu Kalongo (Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 1663 of 2021) [2022] UGHCLD 34 (14 March 2022)
The High Court dismissed an application to set aside an ex parte judgment, finding no proof of non-service, no sufficient cause, and no locus standi.
Kateyo v Makerere University (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 147 of 2021) [2022] UGIC 75 (14 January 2022)
The Industrial Court of Uganda dismissed an application to review its earlier ruling on interest, finding the late filing of submissions was not sufficiently excused.
Kateyo v Makerere University (Miscellaneous Application No. 147 of 2021) [2022] UGIC 4 (14 January 2022)
The Industrial Court of Uganda dismissed a review application over interest on retirement benefits, holding that delay by counsel did not justify review on these facts.
Ambasisa v Roofings Rollings Mills Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 25 of 2020) [2021] UGIC 84 (24 September 2021)
The Industrial Court reinstated a labour dispute dismissed for want of prosecution, holding that counsel’s failure to attend and comply with directions should not be visited on the applicant.
Batale v Makerere University (Labour Dispute Reference No. 123 of 2018) [2021] UGIC 29 (17 September 2021)
The Industrial Court refused to set aside a dismissal for non-prosecution, finding the applicant’s absence and delay showed dilatory conduct and no sufficient cause.
Batale v Makerere University (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 49 of 2020) [2021] UGIC 110 (17 September 2021)
The Industrial Court refused to set aside dismissal of a labour claim, finding the applicant’s absence and delay amounted to dilatory conduct and were not excused.
WK's Hardware Limited & Another v Stanbic Bank (U) Limited (Miscellaneous Application 430 of 2023) [2021] UGHC 68 (21 June 2021)
The court found that the applicants failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for not filing their application for leave to appear and defend within the prescribed period. While the applicants alleged that their previous advocates acted negligently, they did not provide documentary evidence of instructions or any agreement with their advocates to substantiate their claim. The court emphasized that mere inquiries to former counsel are insufficient; applicants must be vigilant and proactive in following up their cases. The applicants did not show that they were prevented by good cause from appeari…
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