Uganda Case Law

Speedbird Forex Bureau Limited (Company Cause No. 78 of 2024)

Speedbird Forex Bureau Limited (Company Cause No. 78 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 383 (24 September 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Company Cause No. 78 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The Court found that it has jurisdiction under Section 121 of the Companies Act to rectify the company register where entries are made in error or documentation is incomplete. The absence of transfer forms and inability to retrieve information due to the passage of time and unavailability of former shareholders constitute sufficient cause for judicial intervention. The Court determined that rectification is necessary to reflect the true membership, enable regulatory compliance, and allow the Applicant to continue its business. The lack of objection from URSB and the continued management of th…

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• Company Register Rectification
• Share Transfer Documentation
• Director Appointment
• Company Membership Dispute

Milton Obote Foundation Liited v Uganda Peoples Congress

Milton Obote Foundation Liited v Uganda Peoples Congress (Miscellaneous Application No. 121 of 2019) [2022] UGHCLD 97 (4 May 2022)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 121 of 2019

Judge

Kawesa, J

The High Court held that the respondent lacked locus standi to bring the suit, upheld the preliminary objection, and dismissed the suit with costs.

• Locus Standi
• Preliminary Objection
• Striking Out Suit
• Company Membership Dispute
• Court Filing Fees
• Time Barred Suit