Uganda Case Law

Owarwo v Total (U) Ltd (HCCS 5 of 2021)

Owarwo v Total (U) Ltd (HCCS 5 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 679 (19 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCCS 5 of 2021

Judge

Allan Nshimye, J

The court found that the plaintiff's vehicle was damaged as a direct result of the pump attendant at Total Rwizi Service Station negligently dispensing petrol instead of diesel. The evidence established causation between the wrong fuelling and subsequent malfunctioning of the vehicle. The defendant, as the principal and owner of the branded station, was vicariously liable for the actions of its agent. The amalgamation and change of name of the defendant company did not absolve it of liability. The plaintiff was entitled to special damages for car hire expenses strictly proved, and general dam…

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• Negligence
• Vicarious Liability
• Causation Of Damage
• Agency Relationship
• Special And General Damages

Total Uganda Limited v Opio

Total Uganda Limited v Opio (Civil Appeal 99 of 2018) [2023] UGHC 85 (31 October 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 99 of 2018

Judge

Nakachwa, J

The court found that the trial Magistrate properly evaluated the evidence, including the respondent's direct oral testimony and documentary evidence, which established that the respondent's vehicle was damaged due to the negligent act of the pump attendant at the appellant's branded fuel station. The court held that the appellant was vicariously liable for the actions of its agent, as there was no public notice or evidence to indicate that the pump attendant was not acting on behalf of the appellant. The respondent's evidence of damage and inconvenience was credible and sufficient, and the ap…

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• Negligence Liability
• Vicarious Liability
• Special Damages
• General Damages
• Agency Relationship
• Admissibility Of Evidence

Kamoga v Bugingo

Kamoga v Bugingo (Miscellaneous Application 701 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 425 (11 October 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 701 of 2023

Judge

Nkonge, J

The court found that the applicant, Muhamadi Kamoga, acted solely as attorney for the plaintiff in the main suit and was not a party to Execution Miscellaneous Application No.078 of 2021. The execution proceedings and orders were issued against the principal, not the applicant personally. The applicant's powers of attorney had been revoked, and he lacked locus standii to challenge orders made in the name of another party. The court held that only the principal, who was bound by the consent judgment, could challenge the execution proceedings. The applicant's failure to follow the correct proce…

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• Execution Proceedings
• Consent Judgment Enforcement
• Locus Standii
• Agency Relationship
• Procedural Irregularity

Kamoga v Bugingo

Kamoga v Bugingo (Miscellaneous Application 701 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 426 (11 October 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 701 of 2023

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court dismissed an application to set aside execution proceedings, holding that the applicant lacked locus standi because he acted only as the plaintiff’s attorney.

• Execution Proceedings
• Locus Standii
• Consent Judgment Enforcement
• Agency Relationship
• Procedural Irregularity
• Locus-standi

Eastlands Agency Limited v Makwasi Bertha Barozi

Eastlands Agency Limited v Makwasi Bertha Barozi (Civil Appeal 17 of 2018) [2023] UGHCCD 379 (22 September 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal 17 of 2018

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The High Court dismissed an appeal over rent arrears, holding that an agent managing property must act diligently and may be liable for direct loss caused by neglect.

• Agency Relationship
• Liability Of Agent
• Damages Award
• Costs Follow Event
• Agency-law
• Liability-of-agent

Kisosonkole v Babirye and 4 Others

Kisosonkole v Babirye and 4 Others (Miscellaneous Application 233 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 179 (30 June 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 233 of 2023

Judge

Basaza, J

The High Court of Uganda allowed an application to join two occupants of disputed land as defendants and to amend the pleadings in the main land suit.

• Joinder Of Parties
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Land Ownership Dispute
• Agency Relationship
• Fraudulent Registration
• Joinder-of-parties

Wamara v Electoral Commission and Another

Wamara v Electoral Commission and Another (Election Petition No. 30 of 2021) [2021] UGHCEP 25 (12 October 2021)

Court

Election Petitions of Uganda

Case number

Election Petition No. 30 of 2021

Judge

Busingye, J

The High Court dismissed a local government election petition over Bumasheti Sub-County, finding no proven electoral non-compliance or substantial effect on the result.

• Electoral Offences
• Burden Of Proof
• Substantial Effect Test
• Agency Relationship
• Ballot Stuffing
• Voter Intimidation

Twongyeire v Muhumuza

Twongyeire v Muhumuza (Civil Appeal No. 33 of 2017) [2021] UGCommC 44 (24 August 2021)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 33 of 2017

Judge

Wangutusi, J

The High Court upheld a magistrate’s award for unpaid goods, finding an oral supply contract enforceable and holding that the receiver acted as the appellant’s agent.

• Agency Relationship
• Oral Contract Enforceability
• Sale Of Goods
• Evidence Of Delivery
• Agency-law
• Oral-contracts

Revoluntionary ADS and Designs Ltd v Board of Trustees of Nakivbo Stadium

Revoluntionary ADS and Designs Ltd v Board of Trustees of Nakivbo Stadium (Civil Appeal No. 131 of 2013) [2021] UGCA 9 (31 March 2021)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 131 of 2013

Judge

Monica K. Mugenyi, JA, Kasule, Ag JA, Kiryabwire, JA

The Court of Appeal upheld a counterclaim for rental arrears, rejected frustration and breach claims, but held the trial court wrongly found an agency relationship.

• Breach Of Contract
• Agency Relationship
• Frustration Of Contract
• Burden Of Proof
• Contractual Remedies
• Breach-of-contract

Full Line Distributors Ltd v Crown Beverages Ltd

Full Line Distributors Ltd v Crown Beverages Ltd (Civil Suit No. 141 of 2012) [2016] UGCommC 222 (20 December 2016)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 141 of 2012

The High Court held that Crown Beverages unlawfully terminated a distributorship without the contractual 14 days’ notice, awarding damages and costs to Full Line Distributers.

• Breach Of Distributorship Agreement
• Termination Of Contract
• Agency Relationship
• Damages For Breach
• Contractual Notice Requirements
• Breach-of-contract