Kizito v Kibuuka & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 48 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 338 (18 April 2023)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 48 of 2022
Judge
Katamba Nkwanga, J
The High Court at Masaka found the 1st respondent in contempt for obstructing a court-ordered survey and not providing search reports. He was struck from the suit and committed to civil prison for three months.
Nakitto v Karugaba (Misc. Application No. 325 of 2013) [2013] UGHCCD 117 (16 September 2013)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
Misc. Application No. 325 of 2013
The court found that the applicant had raised several triable issues regarding the extent of her indebtedness, the nature of payments made, and the purpose of post-dated cheques. The applicant's averments were not sufficiently rebutted by the respondents, and there was controversy over whether substantial payments had been made and whether cheques were issued as security or payment. The applicant's failure to apply for leave to defend was attributed to negligent advice from her advocate, which the court held to be sufficient cause for setting aside the exparte decree. The court emphasized tha…