Dr. Charles Ekure v Henry Mwanga and Bank of Baroda
Dr. Charles Ekure v Henry Mwanga and Bank of Baroda (Miscellaneous Application 328 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 510 (24 June 2025)
The court found that the applicant was not properly served with summons in the main suit, as the purported service was effected by a process server attached to the plaintiff's law firm rather than a court process server, and was not rebutted by the respondent. Investigations by the inspectorate of courts confirmed lack of due diligence in service. The absence of service deprived the applicant of the opportunity to defend, rendering the default judgment and subsequent garnishee orders a nullity. The applicant demonstrated a plausible defense, denying any contractual relationship and alleging f…
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- Garnishee Orders
- Default Judgment
- Service Of Process
- Setting Aside Judgment
- Bank Customer Rights