Sengendo v Kibumbwa and Others
Sengendo v Kibumbwa and Others (Civil Suit No. 213 of 2021) [2023] UGHCLD 34 (15 February 2023)
The court found that the plaintiff, as a donee of powers of attorney, lacked locus standi and could not sue in his own name for rights belonging to the donor. The documents relied upon by the plaintiff established that ownership of the suit land vested in Rev. Fr. Kaweesa Ponsiano, not the plaintiff. The plaintiff failed to demonstrate any personal interest or right in the suit property, and his pleadings did not disclose a cause of action. The suit was therefore barred by law and misconceived. The preliminary objection was upheld, and the plaint was struck out for failure to disclose a cause…
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- Locus Standi
- Cause Of Action
- Powers Of Attorney
- Ownership Of Land
- Rejection Of Plaint
- Agent Principal Relationship