Uganda Case Law

Kamuhanda and 27 Others VS MS Katende, Ssempebwa and Company Advocates (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 147 of 2019)

Kamuhanda and 27 Others VS MS Katende, Ssempebwa and Company Advocates (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 147 of 2019) [2025] UGIC 11 (20 January 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 147 of 2019

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Bwire, Panel Member, Nyachwo panel member, Mwamula Juma - Panel Member

The Industrial Court dismissed a contempt application against a law firm, holding there was no clear enforceable order in place when it received the disputed funds.

• Contempt Of Court
• Attachment Before Judgment
• Terminal Benefits
• Labour Dispute Resolution
• Contempt-of-court
• Employment-law

Twetise v Lyu & Another

Twetise v Lyu & Another (Miscellaneous Application 469 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCD 72 (11 March 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 469 of 2023

Judge

Baguma, J

The High Court dismissed an application for a warrant of arrest and security for appearance, finding no real evidence that the respondents would abscond or obstruct justice.

• Attachment Before Judgment
• Security For Appearance
• Deceit
• Fraudulent Misrepresentation
• Attachment-before-judgment
• Security-for-appearance

Turyamanya v Byensi

Turyamanya v Byensi (Civil Revision 7 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 534 (25 January 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Revision 7 of 2023

Judge

Mugabo, J

The High Court found that the substantive claim in Civil Suit No. 217 of 2019 was for UGX 11,500,000, which is within the pecuniary jurisdiction of a Magistrate Grade 1. The court held that the value in dispute is determined by the amount claimed, not the original value of the subject matter. The court further found that the order for attachment of the motor vehicle before judgment was properly made in accordance with the law, as it was intended to prevent evasion of justice and was supported by the pleadings and affidavits. The clerical error in the vehicle registration number did not invali…

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• Pecuniary Jurisdiction
• Attachment Before Judgment
• Revisionary Powers
• Sale Of Motor Vehicle

Victoria Apartments Limited & 2 Others v Gaming East Africa & Entertainment Limited & 3 Others

Victoria Apartments Limited & 2 Others v Gaming East Africa & Entertainment Limited & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 521 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 185 (22 December 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 521 of 2023

Judge

Mutesi, J

The applicants established a prima facie case for attachment before judgment, demonstrating a real risk that the 1st respondent would dispose of its assets to frustrate any future recovery. However, the statutory security bond held by the 3rd respondent is not liable for attachment as the applicants' claims do not fall within the statutory purposes outlined in Section 40(2) of the Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2016. The Court found that the applicants' claims are not tax or employee claims, nor do they relate to persons participating in activities organized by the licensee under the Act. The Cour…

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• Attachment Before Judgment
• Security For Debt
• Disposal Of Assets
• Bank Guarantee
• Regulatory Compliance

Ndozireho v Master Trading Co. Limited & Another

Ndozireho v Master Trading Co. Limited & Another (Miscellaneous Cause 90 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 269 (23 November 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 90 of 2023

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The court found that the applicant raised important questions of law regarding the application of Order 22 rule 55 to registered legal title, the jurisdiction of the magistrate in objector proceedings, and the applicability of a seller's lien after transfer of legal title. The court determined that these issues merit serious judicial consideration and thus granted leave to appeal. The court also held that the affidavit in support was not defective, as it was not sworn by the advocate in personal conduct of the matter and did not relate to contentious facts. The request for a stay of proceedin…

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• Leave To Appeal
• Objector Proceedings
• Attachment Before Judgment
• Seller Lien
• Jurisdiction Of Magistrate
• Registered Title

Nalubale Freight Logistics v Musa and 2 Others

Nalubale Freight Logistics v Musa and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1267 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 49 (9 August 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1267 of 2023

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The Commercial Court granted a certificate of urgency so a related attachment-before-judgment application could be heard during court vacation.

• Certificate Of Urgency
• Attachment Before Judgment
• Court Vacation Procedure
• Certificate-of-urgency
• Attachment-before-judgment
• Court-vacation-procedure

Chen JianWen and Others v Bang Cheng Investment Company Limited and 2 Others

Chen JianWen and Others v Bang Cheng Investment Company Limited and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 531 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 27 (9 August 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 531 of 2023

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court granted attachment before judgment over specified company land, trucks, and bank funds after finding a prima facie claim and a real risk of asset dissipation.

• Attachment Before Judgment
• Freezing Orders
• Shareholder Disputes
• Risk Of Dissipation
• Locus Standi
• Company Management

Nalubale Freight Logistics v Musa and 2 Others

Nalubale Freight Logistics v Musa and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1267 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 57 (9 August 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1267 of 2023

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The court granted a certificate of urgency so Miscellaneous Application No. 1266 of 2023 could be heard during court vacation, finding the risk of removal of property justified urgency.

• Certificate Of Urgency
• Attachment Before Judgment
• Court Vacation Procedure
• Certificate-of-urgency
• Attachment-before-judgment
• Court-vacation-procedure

Bachwenkojo v Shengli Engineering Construction Co. (U) Ltd

Bachwenkojo v Shengli Engineering Construction Co. (U) Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 44 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 4 (17 January 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 44 of 2022

Judge

Mugabo, J

High Court ruling on attachment before judgment and security for a potential decree. The court declined attachment of third-party guarantees but ordered UGX 100 million security.

• Attachment Before Judgment
• Security For Decree
• Foreign Company Assets
• Lease Agreement Dispute
• Trespass
• Bank Guarantee Orders

Nyende and 44 Others v Shoprite Checkers (U) Limited

Nyende and 44 Others v Shoprite Checkers (U) Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 119 of 2021) [2022] UGIC 22 (26 October 2022)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 119 of 2021

Judge

Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Panel Member, Matovu, Panel Member, Wabwire, J

The Industrial Court ordered Shoprite Checkers (U) Ltd to furnish US$60,000 security by bank guarantee after finding it had left Uganda but not with proven intent to defeat justice.

• Security For Appearance
• Attachment Before Judgment
• Settlement Agreements
• Jurisdictional Exit
• Bank Guarantee
• Security-for-appearance