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Barclays Bank Limited v Dhakaba Abdu T/A Fone Solutions (Civil Suit No. 160 of 2013) [2025] UGCommC 194 (27 June 2025)
The High Court held that the defendant defaulted on two bank loans and must pay UGX 82,261,462, plus 6% interest from filing and costs.
Rajiv Kumar v Patel Sureshbhai Chandubhai (Civil Appeal No: 37 of 2018) [2025] UGCA 206 (20 June 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that the trial judge erred in declining to award interest on the contractual sum solely because the contract was silent on interest. The court found that, under Section 26(2) of the Civil Procedure Act and established case law, courts have discretion to award interest in commercial transactions to compensate a party who has been deprived of the use of their money. The respondent/cross appellant was kept out of the use of UGX 85,000,000 since the date of filing the suit, justifying an award of interest. The court set aside the trial judge's order on interest and substi…
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I & M Bank Uganda Limited v Pluto Pharmaceuticals Limited and Others (Civil Suit No. 471 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 388 (24 September 2024)
The High Court found the defendants jointly and severally liable for breaching loan facility terms and ordered payment of the outstanding sum, damages, interest, and costs.
Odeng v Equity Bank Uganda Limited (Miscellaneous Application 568 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 204 (17 July 2024)
The court found that the Applicant failed to provide any credible evidence to support his claims of forgery or that he only received UGX 70,000,000. The Respondent's documentary evidence, including the executed offer letter and bank statements, established that the Applicant received and utilized the full loan amount of UGX 150,000,000. The Applicant's assertions were unsubstantiated and contradicted by the evidence on record. The court concluded that the Applicant's intended defence was a sham, lacking any plausible or bona fide triable issue, and that granting leave to defend would only ser…
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Mandera v Hyensi (Civil Suit 136 of 2021) [2024] UGHCCD 95 (10 June 2024)
The High Court held the defendant liable for the unpaid balance of a friendly loan, but rejected a claim for an additional settlement sum and found no proof the plaintiff sold the collateral.
Byakika v Amotrust Construction Services Limited & Another (Civil Suit 951 of 2018) [2024] UGCommC 156 (29 May 2024)
The court found that there was a contract between the Plaintiff and the 1st Defendant, evidenced by correspondence and conduct, and that the Plaintiff financed and/or executed works under the subcontract. The Plaintiff was also found to be an intended third-party beneficiary of the contract between the Defendants, entitling her to enforce payment provisions. The 1st Defendant breached the contract by failing to pay the outstanding sum of UGX 83,945,080/=, while the 2nd Defendant was not found liable for breach. The Plaintiff was awarded the outstanding sum, general damages, interest, and cost…
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Turyamureeba v Bagaza (Civil Appeal 2 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 380 (29 May 2024)
The High Court dismissed a civil appeal over a UGX 8,000,000 debt, upholding the trial court’s finding that the written agreement was valid and enforceable.
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited v Parambot Distilleries Limited & 2 Others (Civil Suit 924 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 285 (2 May 2024)
The High Court held the defendants liable under corporate and personal guarantees for a consolidated loan facility and entered judgment for the bank.
Senikwanawe v Kiyimba and Another (Misc Cause 86 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 111 (24 April 2024)
The High Court declined to order registration of land in execution of a decree, finding major discrepancies between the contract, decree, and land documents.
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited v Mugwiri (Civil Suit 268 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 121 (23 April 2024)
The court held that the defendant’s loan was unsecured and enforceable despite job loss, and entered judgment for the bank for the outstanding balance, interest, and costs.
