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Tort Law [1998] UGCA 29

Motor Marts Uganda Limited v Lugazi General Contractors Limited

Motor Marts Uganda Limited v Lugazi General Contractors Limited (Civil Appeal 27 of 1997) [1998] UGCA 29 (18 May 1998)

Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal 27 of 1997
Judge
kato ,JA, Engwau, JA, Twinomujuni, JA

Appeal over a detained lorry failed. The Court held the respondent proved ownership and delivery, but reduced damages from a new-lorry value to a second-hand value plus general damages.

  • Detinue
  • Conversion
  • Assessment Of Damages
  • Bailee Bailor Relationship
  • Pleadings
  • Burden Of Proof
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