Uweera v Uganda
Uweera v Uganda (Criminal Revision 31 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCRD 151 (3 July 2023)
The court found that although there were concurrent civil and criminal proceedings, the subject matter and parties in the two suits were not substantially the same. The criminal case was prosecuted by the state for receiving stolen property, while the civil suit involved breach of contract and fraud with different parties and remedies. The applicant failed to demonstrate any real danger of prejudice or injustice from the continuation of both proceedings. The court held that the criteria for staying criminal proceedings under section 209 of the Magistrates Court Act were not met, and the appli…
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- Stay Of Criminal Proceedings
- Revision Of Magistrate Orders
- Concurrent Civil And Criminal Suits
- Abuse Of Process