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Batabane Vs Surgipharm Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 218 of 2013) [2019] UGCA 152 (7 June 2019)
The Court of Appeal held that the respondent wrongly repudiated an employment contract before commencement, rejected frustration, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Doreen Rugundu v International Law Institute [2006] UGSC 18 (3 October 2006)
The Supreme Court held that the appellant had no accrued rights under the employment contract because she had not commenced work and the contract was terminated before its operationalisation. The respondent lawfully terminated the contract by giving more than the statutory minimum notice required under Section 24(1) of the Employment Act. The appellant was not entitled to salary or benefits under the contract, as she had not rendered any services. Her refusal to accept the respondent's offer of re-engagement constituted a failure to mitigate damages. The Court affirmed that only damages for a…
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Eber v Thomsen (C.A. 1/1935) [1935] EACA 34 (1 January 1935)
The Court of Appeal held that the appellant's conduct in pressing for a reduced commission and threatening to dispense with the respondent's services amounted to an anticipatory breach of the agency contract. The evidence showed the appellant intended to continue trading in the contract area, thus depriving the respondent of his right to earn commission under the agreed terms. The respondent was justified in treating the contract as repudiated and suing for damages. Alleged misconduct or negligence by the respondent did not bar recovery, as the appellant had condoned such conduct by not actin…
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