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Civil Procedure [2020] UGHCCD 71

International Tin Association Limited v Kerilee Investments Limited

International Tin Association Limited v Kerilee Investments Limited (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 368 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 71 (29 April 2020)

The High Court held that Uganda was not the proper forum for a defamation claim between two UK-incorporated companies and dismissed the suit for want of jurisdiction.

  • Jurisdiction Of Court
  • Forum Non Conveniens
  • Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause
  • Defamation
  • Choice Of Law
  • Jurisdiction
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Commercial And Corporate [2007] UGCommC 32

Eastern and Southern African Trade & Anor v Hassan Basajjabalaba & Anor (HCT-00-CC-CS 512 of 2006)

Eastern and Southern African Trade & Anor v Hassan Basajjabalaba & Anor (HCT-00-CC-CS 512 of 2006) [2007] UGCommC 32 (12 April 2007)

The High Court of Uganda retains jurisdiction over disputes arising from a guarantee agreement governed by English law, as the agreement does not specify England as the exclusive venue for dispute resolution. The mere choice of English law as the governing law does not oust the jurisdiction of Ugandan courts. The arbitration clause in the related loan facility agreement does not bind the defendants under the separate guarantee deed, which lacks an arbitration clause. Any procedural irregularity regarding the filing of lists and summaries with the amended plaint is not fatal, as the original p…

  • Jurisdiction Of Court
  • Choice Of Law
  • Arbitration Clauses
  • Pleadings Requirements
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