Mugerwa and 6 Others v Ssemakula
Mugerwa and 6 Others v Ssemakula (Miscellaneous Application 2292 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 234 (2 October 2024)
The court found that the preliminary objection regarding the competence of the affidavit sworn by Counsel Irumba was without merit. Regulation 9 of the Advocates (Professional Conduct) Regulations allows advocates to swear affidavits on formal or non-contentious matters within their personal knowledge. The affidavit in question related to technical legal matters and was admissible. On the substantive issue, the court held that the plaint in HCCS No. 902 of 2021 discloses a cause of action based on fraud, which is specifically pleaded and supported by relevant annextures. The validity and admi…
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- Cause Of Action
- Fraud In Land Transactions
- Pleading Requirements
- Admissibility Of Affidavits
- Contracts For Land
- Letters Of Administration