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Muwanga v Katende (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 988 of 2020) [2020] UGCommC 138 (19 March 2020)
The High Court held that the parties had compromised Civil Suit No. 823 of 2019 and ordered payment of the agreed balance, costs, and application costs.
Okalany v Civil Aviation Authority & Anor (Miscellaneous Cause No. 111 of 2015) [2016] UGHCCD 77 (14 September 2016)
The High Court held that the parties had compromised the suit by agreeing to the applicant’s early retirement and retirement benefits, and entered a decree on those terms.
Payless Super Market Ltd v Dembe Trading Enterprises Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 101 of 2011) [2011] UGCommC 204 (11 March 2011)
The court held that the objection to the validity of the affidavits was premature, as there was no evidence on record regarding the religious beliefs of the deponents or non-compliance with the Oaths Act. The mere reading of names is insufficient to establish religious identity, and the affidavits were sworn in accordance with section 5 of the Oaths Act. The authority cited by the respondent (Epaja Aloysius v Best Lines Ltd) was distinguishable, as in that case the deponent's religious identity was confirmed. The court further held that the issue of the applicant's managing director's passpor…
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Bank of Baroda (U) Ltd V Ataco Freight Services Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 45 of 2007) [2009] UGCA 42 (9 September 2009)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda held that the recorded 2004 compromise was not a lawful compromise under Order 25 rule 6 and dismissed the appeal.
Herbert Sekandi t/a Land Order Developers v Crane Bank Ltd (HCT-00-CC-MA 44 of 2007) [2007] UGCommC 26 (22 March 2007)
High Court granted leave to appeal in a commercial dispute, finding the intended appeal raised substantial questions about compromise of suit and costs after payment outside court.
S.L.P. Civil Engineering & Contractors Ltd v Kenfreight (U) Ltd (MISC. APPLICATION NO. 921 OF 2000) [2000] UGHC 65 (26 October 2000)
The High Court refused to set aside a consent judgment, holding that a compromise reached by counsel bound the parties absent proof of lack of authority or unfairness.
Kasozi & 2 Others v Peoples Transport Service (Civil Appeal 27 of 1993) [1994] UGSC 44 (28 February 1994)
The Supreme Court held that a recorded compromise on liability should have been respected, and the trial judge erred by reopening liability and dismissing the suit.
