Government of the United Kingdom v Kagoro
Government of the United Kingdom v Kagoro (Miscellaneous Application 223 of 2019) [2023] UGHCCD 152 (1 June 2023)
The court found that the Applicant met the conditions for grant of leave to appeal, as there were prima facie grounds meriting judicial consideration regarding the application of sovereign immunity and the nature of the alleged commercial transaction. The trial Judge's finding that the Applicant was engaged in commercial activity justified the High Court's jurisdiction, but the appellate court should re-evaluate the evidence to determine whether a commercial transaction existed and whether sovereign immunity applies. The court also found no objection to staying proceedings pending appeal, as…
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- Leave To Appeal
- Sovereign Immunity
- Restrictive Immunity
- Jurisdiction Of Court
- Commercial Transaction
- Stay Of Proceedings