Adyera Robert and Others v Opwonya Noah and Others
Adyera Robert and Others v Opwonya Noah and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 060 of 2010) [2010] UGHC 235 (30 June 2010)
The court found that the Acholi War Debt Claimants Association, having become a company limited by guarantee, is a private entity and not subject to prerogative orders of judicial review. The meeting of 5th June 2010, which purported to remove the applicants and elect the respondents, was procedurally flawed, as the chairperson and secretary were not properly elected and non-members participated in decision-making. The applicants' continued stay in office was also unlawful, as their terms had expired. To resolve the leadership dispute and ensure proper governance, the court exercised its powe…
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- Judicial Review
- Company Meetings
- Corporate Governance
- Prerogative Orders
- Association Leadership
- Election Procedure