AIB International ventures Limited and Another v Abdullah (Miscellaneous Application 1747 of 2002) [2023] UGCommC 58 (9 August 2023)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 1747 of 2002
Judge
Harriet Grace Magala, J
The High Court dismissed an application to set aside default judgment and for leave to defend after finding the supporting affidavit contained central falsehoods.
Uganda Peoples Congress & Another v Kakonge (Civil Application 22 of 2020) [2020] UGSC 46 (30 September 2020)
Court
Supreme Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Application 22 of 2020
Judge
Mike Chibita, JSC
The Supreme Court dismissed an interim stay application as moot after the underlying appeal had already been decided, leaving no operative orders to stay.
Bank of Uganda v Caring for Orphans, Widows and Elderly Limited (Civil Appeal 35 of 2007) [2008] UGCA 21 (24 October 2008)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal 35 of 2007
Judge
Mpagi-Bahigeine, JA, Kitumba, JA, Nshimye, JA
The Court of Appeal held that the Bank of Uganda acted within its statutory powers under section 118 of the Financial Institutions Act and section 4 of the Micro-Finance Deposit-Taking Institutions Act when it froze the respondent's bank accounts. The statutes do not require a hearing before such action, especially where there is suspicion of criminal activity or unlicensed operation. The respondent's refusal to allow access to its books constituted prima facie evidence of unlicensed activity. The right to a fair hearing, while fundamental, does not override clear statutory provisions designe…