Uganda Case Law

Rajiv Kumar v Patel Sureshbhai Chandubhai

Rajiv Kumar v Patel Sureshbhai Chandubhai (Civil Appeal No: 37 of 2018) [2025] UGCA 206 (20 June 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No: 37 of 2018

Judge

Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC, Musa Ssekaana, JA/JCC, Stella Alibateese, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal held that the trial judge erred in declining to award interest on the contractual sum solely because the contract was silent on interest. The court found that, under Section 26(2) of the Civil Procedure Act and established case law, courts have discretion to award interest in commercial transactions to compensate a party who has been deprived of the use of their money. The respondent/cross appellant was kept out of the use of UGX 85,000,000 since the date of filing the suit, justifying an award of interest. The court set aside the trial judge's order on interest and substi…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Award Of Interest
• General Damages
• Discretionary Powers
• Contract Enforcement

Uganda Broadcasting Corporation v Appliance World Ltd (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 1298 of 2017)

Uganda Broadcasting Corporation v Appliance World Ltd (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 1298 of 2017) [2021] UGCommC 75 (19 August 2021)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 1298 of 2017

Judge

Gaswaga, J

The High Court held Uganda Broadcasting Corporation in contempt, awarded interest at 10% per annum on the agreed sum, and ordered costs and a contempt fine.

• Statutory Demand
• Contempt Of Court
• Award Of Interest
• Costs Award
• Out Of Court Settlement
• Contempt-of-court

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited v Levy Okello and 41 others

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited v Levy Okello and 41 others (Civil Reference 45 of 2011) [2021] UGCA 11 (31 March 2021)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Reference 45 of 2011

Judge

Monica K. Mugenyi, JA, Kiryabwire, JA, Kasule, JA

The Court of Appeal dismissed a reference seeking more time to appeal, holding that non-service of a judgment notice was not sufficient reason on these facts.

• Extension Of Time
• Notice Of Appeal
• Award Of Interest
• Compensation For Land
• Judgment Notice
• Appellate Discretion

Roko Constructions (R) Limited v Enson Global Limited and Another

Roko Constructions (R) Limited v Enson Global Limited and Another (Civil Suit No. 675 of 2016) [2020] UGCommC 145 (2 September 2020)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 675 of 2016

Judge

Wabwire, J

The High Court upheld jurisdiction and found the defendants liable for an unpaid commercial debt arising from supply of ready mixed concrete, awarding principal sum, damages, interest, and costs.

• Breach Of Contract
• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Contractual Debt Recovery
• Award Of Interest
• General Damages
• Costs Of Suit

Kiiza Ssemberege v Motor Centre E.A. Ltd

Kiiza Ssemberege v Motor Centre E.A. Ltd (Civil Suit No. 369 of 2011) [2015] UGCommC 98 (28 August 2015)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 369 of 2011

The High Court upheld an auditor-based reconciliation, awarded the plaintiff UGX 47,710,000, and granted 19% interest plus costs in this commercial dispute.

• Account Reconciliation
• Award Of Interest
• Damages For Non Payment
• Costs Of Suit
• Account-reconciliation
• Award-of-interest

Victorious Education Services Ltd v Mega Consults Ltd (High Court Civil Appeal No. 7 of 2014)

Victorious Education Services Ltd v Mega Consults Ltd (High Court Civil Appeal No. 7 of 2014) [2015] UGCommC 46 (13 March 2015)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

High Court Civil Appeal No. 7 of 2014

The High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the magistrate’s judgment, and dismissed the consultancy claim for lack of proof of a valid contract and services rendered.

• Consultancy Agreements
• Company Execution Of Contracts
• Burden Of Proof
• Award Of Interest
• Contractual Commissions
• Consultancy-agreements

Begumisa Financial Services Limited v General Mouldings Limited and Another

Begumisa Financial Services Limited v General Mouldings Limited and Another (Civil Appeal 86 of 2002) [2007] UGCA 72 (16 March 2007)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 86 of 2002

Judge

Mukasa-Kikonyogo, DCJ, Engwau, JA, Kavuma, JA

The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge erred in awarding interest only from the date of judgment. Based on established principles, interest on the sums awarded should run from the date of filing the suit, as the amounts were liquidated and the cross-appellant was deprived of its money due to the respondents' breach. The evidence demonstrated that both respondents were jointly involved in the contract and liable for its breach. The dismissal of the suit against the second respondent was reversed, and both respondents were held equally liable. The cross-appeal was allowed, the High Cour…

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• Contract Breach
• Award Of Interest
• Joint Liability
• Special And General Damages

Attorney General v Virchand Mithalal and Sons Limited

Attorney General v Virchand Mithalal and Sons Limited (Civil Appeal 126 of 2003) [2006] UGCA 51 (4 August 2006)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 126 of 2003

Judge

Mpagi-Bahigeine, JA, Engwau, JA, Kitumba, JA

The Court of Appeal held that the award of compound interest by the trial judge was a proper exercise of judicial discretion. The appellant, as a fiduciary, received the compensation money in 1988 but failed to pass it to the respondent or pay it into court, despite repeated demands and the completion of the sale. The court found the appellant's justification for withholding the money implausible and contrary to Article 26(2)(i) of the Constitution, which requires prompt payment of fair and adequate compensation prior to acquisition of property. The court affirmed that compound interest may b…

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• Expropriated Properties Act
• Compensation For Expropriation
• Award Of Interest
• Compound Interest
• Fiduciary Duties
• Judicial Discretion