Uganda Case Law

Stryker Tactical Ltd v Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

Stryker Tactical Ltd v Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (Civil Suit No. 1051 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 81 (30 January 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 1051 of 2023

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The court found that no valid contract existed between the parties at the time of supply, as required by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and its Regulations. The Plaintiff supplied goods before a formal contract or Local Purchase Order was issued, and thus the transaction did not meet statutory requirements for contract formation in public procurement. Despite this, the Defendant utilized the goods and subsequently paid the principal sum after suit was filed. The court declined to award interest on the paid sum, finding no contractual basis, but awarded general damage…

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• Public Procurement
• Contract Formation
• Judgment On Admission
• Remedies For Breach
• Interest Awards

The Board of Trustees of Nyaruziba SDA Nursery and Primary School v Subagora

The Board of Trustees of Nyaruziba SDA Nursery and Primary School v Subagora (Civil Appeal 3 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 1168 (8 November 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 3 of 2023

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court allowed the appeal, holding that an untranslated contract document was inadmissible and that the respondent had not proved supply of maize or consideration.

• Admissibility Of Evidence
• Contract Formation
• Consideration
• Vicarious Liability
• Admissibility-of-evidence
• Contract-law

Lugwago Constructions Company Limited v Gasuze Bukenya and 2 Others

Lugwago Constructions Company Limited v Gasuze Bukenya and 2 Others (Civil Suit 462 of 2013) [2024] UGHCLD 232 (13 September 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 462 of 2013

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The High Court dismissed a land suit, finding no concluded sale contract for the kibanja and holding that the challenge to a magistrate’s consent judgment was procedurally misfiled.

• Sale Of Land
• Consent Judgment
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Matrimonial Property
• Contract Formation
• Land-sale-contract

Nambale, Nerima & Co. Advocates v Liberty General Insurance Uganda Limited (TAT Application 5 of 2023)

Nambale, Nerima & Co. Advocates v Liberty General Insurance Uganda Limited (TAT Application 5 of 2023) [2024] UGIAT 2 (9 February 2024)

Court

Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

TAT Application 5 of 2023

Judges

Nangono Namakiika, chairperson, Mayinja. Panel Member, Okotha, Panel Member, Mayanja

The Tribunal found that there was no valid contract of insurance between the Appellant and the Respondent for the period in question. The evidence showed that no premium was paid for the renewal period, and the regulatory framework, as reinstated by the Insurance Regulatory Authority's public notice of May 2021, required payment of premium before policy inception or renewal. The Certificate of Insurance produced by the Appellant was a Motor Third Party certificate and not a comprehensive policy, lacking the essential features of an insurance contract. The Tribunal further found that Sheila Tu…

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• Insurance Contracts
• Premium Payment
• Agency Law
• Contract Formation
• Regulatory Compliance

Dr. Rodney Mugarura v Paramount Hospital Kampala Limited & Dr. Begumisa Simon

Dr. Rodney Mugarura v Paramount Hospital Kampala Limited & Dr. Begumisa Simon (Civil Suit 411 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 9 (29 January 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 411 of 2021

Judge

Kahigi Asiimwe, J

The High Court found a WhatsApp-based contract for medical services, held the defendants in breach for nonpayment, and awarded UGX 41.5 million plus interest and costs.

• Contract Formation
• Electronic Contracts
• Breach Of Contract
• Remedies For Breach
• Electronic-contracts
• Contract-formation

Aitel Uganda Limited v Waste Masters Limited

Aitel Uganda Limited v Waste Masters Limited (Civil Appeal 23 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 400 (19 September 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal 23 of 2022

Judge

Baguma, J

The High Court dismissed Airtel Uganda Limited’s appeal, upholding the trial court’s award for waste disposal services after finding the contract partly oral and partly written.

• Contract Formation
• Oral And Written Contracts
• Collateral Contracts
• Agency Authority
• Evidence Burden Of Proof
• Contract-formation

Galiwango t/a Habriz Auto Supplies v Royal Transit Ltd and Anor

Galiwango t/a Habriz Auto Supplies v Royal Transit Ltd and Anor (Civil Suit No. 511 of 2018) [2022] UGCommC 11 (24 January 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 511 of 2018

Judge

Gaswaga, J

The High Court found a valid supply contract, held the defendants liable for the unpaid balance on truck spare parts, and awarded the plaintiff UGX 200,031,000 plus costs.

• Contract Formation
• Credit Sales
• Company Liability
• Debt Recovery
• Contract-formation
• Debt-recovery

Africa Polysack Inductries Limited v Sugar and Allied Industries Limited

Africa Polysack Inductries Limited v Sugar and Allied Industries Limited (Civil Suit 174 of 2016) [2021] UGCommC 184 (15 September 2021)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 174 of 2016

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The court held that a 3% monthly interest clause in later invoices was not part of the contract, but awarded compensatory interest for late payment.

• Contract Formation
• Incorporation Of Terms
• Interest Awards
• Trade Usage
• Course Of Dealing
• Contract-formation

Gulf Cross Limited and Another v Shree Hari Tiles Limited and Another

Gulf Cross Limited and Another v Shree Hari Tiles Limited and Another (Civil Suit 753 of 2018) [2021] UGCommC 134 (18 March 2021)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 753 of 2018

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The court found an oral cargo-clearance contract was proved, the defendants breached it by non-payment and delay, and the corporate veil was pierced to hold the company secretary liable.

• Contract Formation
• Privity Of Contract
• Piercing Corporate Veil
• Special Damages
• Oral Contracts
• Agency Liability

The Surgery v Pinnacle Security Limited and Another

The Surgery v Pinnacle Security Limited and Another (Civil Suit No. 235 of 2012) [2020] UGCommC 163 (27 November 2020)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 235 of 2012

Judge

Wabwire, J

The court found that a legally enforceable contract existed between the Plaintiff and the Defendants, established through email correspondence and conduct, as recognized under Ugandan contract law. The Defendants acted as agents of Pinnacle Group International and were responsible for referring recruits to the Plaintiff for medical services. The Plaintiff fulfilled its contractual obligations by providing medical services to over 340 recruits, while the Defendants failed to pay for these services, constituting a breach of contract. The Plaintiff's claim for special damages was supported by do…

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• Contract Formation
• Agency Liability
• Breach Of Contract
• Special And General Damages