Uganda Case Law

Kayongo v Ndejje University

Kayongo v Ndejje University (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 133 OF 2024) [2025] UGIC 29 (7 April 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 133 OF 2024

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The court found that, although the respondent's affidavit in reply was filed out of time and was expunged from the record, the applicant's motion to strike out the memorandum in reply was not supported by sufficient evidence. The court relied on its digital case management system (ICCMIS), which showed that the memorandum in reply was filed on 30th May 2024, and there was no evidence of backdating or unethical conduct. The court emphasized that digital records provide reliable evidence of filing timelines and safeguard the integrity of judicial processes. Mere allegations of impropriety, with…

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• Filing Timelines
• Electronic Case Management
• Affidavit Striking Out
• Court Integrity
• Digital Evidence

Bisaso v Tumuhirwe

Bisaso v Tumuhirwe (Miscellaneous Application 8 of 2021) [2023] UGHCLD 213 (25 July 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 8 of 2021

Judge

Basaza, J

The court found that the learned Assistant Registrar had jurisdiction to entertain and determine the contempt proceedings arising from interlocutory orders in Misc. Applications Nos. 1043 and 1044 of 2020, pursuant to the expanded powers under the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules, 2019 and relevant Practice Directions. The Florence Dawaru case was distinguishable as it predated these amendments. The appellant's challenge to jurisdiction was overruled. On the issue of time limitation, the court held that the appeal was filed twelve days after the impugned decision, exceeding the statutory sev…

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• Appeal Time Limitation
• Registrar Jurisdiction
• Contempt Of Court Orders
• Injunctive Relief
• Affidavit Striking Out

Godfrey Katunda v Betty Atuhaire Bwesharire,Naboth Atamba(2) (HCT-05-CV-MA-0203-2004 ) (HCT-05-CV-MA-0203-2004)

Godfrey Katunda v Betty Atuhaire Bwesharire,Naboth Atamba(2) (HCT-05-CV-MA-0203-2004 ) (HCT-05-CV-MA-0203-2004) [2005] UGHC 104 (27 April 2005)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-05-CV-MA-0203-2004

The High Court rejected preliminary objections in a property-related civil application, allowing the matter to proceed and directing any fee balance to be paid.

• Affidavit Striking Out
• Court Fees Payment
• Cause Of Action
• Supplementary Affidavits
• Capacity To Swear Affidavit
• Civil-procedure