WK's Hardware Limited & Another v Stanbic Bank (U) Limited
WK's Hardware Limited & Another v Stanbic Bank (U) Limited (Miscellaneous Application 430 of 2023) [2021] UGHC 68 (21 June 2021)
The court found that the applicants failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for not filing their application for leave to appear and defend within the prescribed period. While the applicants alleged that their previous advocates acted negligently, they did not provide documentary evidence of instructions or any agreement with their advocates to substantiate their claim. The court emphasized that mere inquiries to former counsel are insufficient; applicants must be vigilant and proactive in following up their cases. The applicants did not show that they were prevented by good cause from appeari…
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- Setting Aside Default Judgment
- Leave To Appear And Defend
- Summary Suits
- Advocate Negligence
- Client Diligence