Chen & 2 Others v Zhang & Another (Miscellaneous Application 822 of 2024) [2024] UGHCCD 196 (20 November 2024)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 822 of 2024
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J
The High Court found the respondents in contempt for breaching a temporary injunction by withdrawing company funds and transferring vehicles, and ordered restitution, damages, and compliance.
Minawa Inn Ltd v D.A.P.C.B Anor (Civil Suit No. 97 of 1993) [1994] UGHC 29 (7 September 1994)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit No. 97 of 1993
Judge
Okello, J
The court held that the plaintiff company, being registered and carrying on business within the jurisdiction of the court, is not prima facie required to provide security for costs. The mere lack of assets or poverty is not a sufficient ground for ordering security for costs. To do so would be contrary to principle and would effectively restrict access to justice to only those with means. The authorities cited confirm that security for costs is not to be ordered solely on the basis of poverty, and the applicant failed to establish any other sufficient ground. Accordingly, the application for…