Uganda Case Law

Popat v Master Managers & Traders Ltd

Popat v Master Managers & Traders Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 13 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 50 (29 July 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 13 of 2021

Judge

Rwakakooko, J

The High Court found that the Ag. Deputy Registrar erred in her assessment of the requirements for granting a temporary injunction. While the Respondent's claim raised a prima facie case, there was no evidence of irreparable loss that could not be compensated by damages. The Registrar's reliance on the balance of convenience was misplaced, as this consideration only arises where there is doubt regarding the adequacy of damages or the existence of a prima facie case. The Registrar failed to properly weigh the Appellant's interests and did not establish that the Respondent's risk of loss warran…

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• Temporary Injunction
• Prima Facie Case
• Irreparable Loss
• Balance Of Convenience
• Interlocutory Orders
• Co Ownership Disputes

Banoba & 3 Ors Vs Bainomugisha & 3 Ors

Banoba & 3 Ors Vs Bainomugisha & 3 Ors (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 48 OF 2014) [2017] UGHCCD 218 (14 August 2017)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 48 OF 2014

Judge

Musene, J

The High Court dismissed a land ownership appeal, finding the trial magistrate properly evaluated the evidence and that the respondents’ late father owned the land.

• Ownership Of Registered Land
• Evaluation Of Evidence
• Locus In Quo Procedure
• Co Ownership Disputes
• Land-ownership
• Registered-land