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Birungi v Ahinduraho (Civil Suit 70 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 382 (29 May 2024)
The High Court allowed recovery of UGX 28,760,000 proved by bank records, but denied the larger claim, general damages, and interest in an ex parte formal proof judgment.
Blue Pearls Company Limited v Britam Insurance Company Limited (Miscellaneous Cause 93 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 181 (19 November 2022)
The High Court set aside an arbitral award because it relied on unsigned insurance policies that were unenforceable under Ugandan contract law and contrary to public policy.
Byakatonda v Ssebuturo and 2 Others (Civil Appeal No. 5 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 14 (17 January 2022)
The High Court dismissed a land-sale appeal, holding the agreement void for missing illiterate-party formalities but enforceable to prevent unjust enrichment.
Tibeingana and Co. Advocates and Anor v Warugaba (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 119 of 2020) [2021] UGCommC 77 (19 March 2021)
The court found that the applicants had disclosed reasonable grounds of defence, including denial of indebtedness, questions regarding the nature of the transaction, and the absence of a written agreement as required by law. These matters constitute triable issues that warrant a full trial rather than summary judgment. The applicants' assertion that they acted as guarantors and not principal debtors, coupled with the dispute over the existence and formality of the contract, raised sufficient doubt to justify granting leave to appear and defend. The court emphasized that summary procedure is o…
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