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Nabumbaflorence Nalongo v Nabasirye Ruth Mayambala and Others (MISCELLANEOUS APPEAL NO. 181 OF 2023) [2025] UGHC 249 (30 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a temporary injunction, holding that the order preserved the status quo and did not confer ownership rights on third parties.
Tinkibasa v Tukahirwa & Another (Miscellaneous Application 7 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 839 (5 September 2024)
The court found that the Applicant's averments were unchallenged and therefore deemed admitted, including the facts that the Respondents are biological children of the deceased, are in occupation of the suit land, and have not taken steps to obtain Letters of Administration. The court applied Section 218 of the Succession Act, which permits the grant of limited administration for the purpose of representing a deceased party in litigation when the person entitled to administration is unwilling or unable to act. The court also relied on the principle that unchallenged affidavit evidence is pres…
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Wancha and 8 Others v Onya (Miscellaneous Application 65 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 795 (28 August 2024)
The court held that the applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify striking out Wancha Musa and Maraka John Stephen from the memorandum of appeal. The applicants did not attach the memorandum of appeal to the application, nor did they provide proof that the two individuals were not interested in pursuing the appeal or that they had not instructed counsel. There was no affidavit of service to show that the parties sought to be struck out were notified, nor any evidence of their lack of interest or, in the case of alleged death, any documentary proof or involvement of personal…
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Batte v Nyanzi (Miscellaneous Application 2597 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 241 (16 July 2024)
The court found that the applicant failed to provide any evidence to substantiate his claim of being abroad at the time of the taxation hearing. The applicant's mere assertion, unsupported by documentation or corroboration, did not amount to sufficient cause as required by law. The court emphasized that extension of time is not granted as a matter of course but only upon clear proof of good cause. Since the applicant did not meet this threshold, the application for enlargement of time to appeal was dismissed.
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The Registered Trustees of the Hindu Union v Kagoro (Civil Reference 2 of 2022) [2024] UGSC 27 (25 June 2024)
The Supreme Court dismissed a reference seeking extension of time to file an appeal, holding that the applicant failed to explain post-lockdown delay and could not raise mistake of counsel anew.
Okia v Byekwaso & Another (Civil Appeal 10 of 2023) [2024] UGHCFD 43 (28 May 2024)
The High Court partly allowed an appeal over administrators ad litem, holding the prior appointment stood but could not support execution against them.
Nankoomi & Another v Onwuvuche & 3 Others (Civil Reference 8 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 102 (8 May 2024)
The Court of Appeal allowed a reference against a single judge’s injunction ruling, finding errors on possession, ambiguity in the order, and the nugatory finding.
Jamada v Hardscreen Logistics Limited & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 345 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 151 (3 May 2024)
The court held that the applicant failed to properly commence an appeal as required by Order 50 Rule 8, which mandates that appeals from registrar's orders be by motion on notice, not by notice of appeal. Furthermore, the purported appeal was filed out of time, with no evidence of a timely request for certified copies to justify exclusion of time under Section 79(2) of the Civil Procedure Act. The applicant also failed to provide any good cause for the delay or to seek an extension of time. Additionally, the applicant did not comply with the court's order to deposit 30% security as required u…
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Basalirwa & 3 Others v Namakula & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 141 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 272 (25 April 2024)
The court found that the applicants' failure to adduce the original will and other documents at trial was due to the incompetence of their former lawyer, who lacked a practicing certificate and failed to follow proper procedure. The court held that this constituted an exceptional circumstance justifying the admission of additional evidence on appeal. The evidence sought to be introduced is relevant, credible, and necessary for a fair determination of the authenticity of the will and the alleged forged signature on the marriage certificate. The court emphasized that the interests of justice an…
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Stellah Moments Decorations v Muwanga T/A Kitavuja General Agencies (Civil Appeal 8 of 2019) [2024] UGHCCD 34 (20 February 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal challenging distress for rent, holding the appellant’s leave-to-defend application was incompetent and the appeal grounds were defective or unmeritorious.
