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Rafiq Suleman v Tugende Limited (Civil Suit No. 255 of 2022) [2025] UGCommC 154 (16 April 2025)
The High Court held that the plaintiff did not exercise or pay for vested share options during employment, so the option lapsed and the suit was dismissed.
Uganda Development Bank Limited v Bulamu Coffee Buyers, Processors & Exporters Limited & 2 Others (Civil Suit 1093 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 302 (23 September 2024)
The court found the borrower breached a trade finance facility and held the guarantors jointly liable. The counterclaim failed, and the plaintiff recovered UGX 797,059,162.67 plus interest and costs.
Muramuzi Amuza and 18 Others v Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board and 2 Others (Civil Suit 6 of 2018) [2024] UGHC 759 (20 August 2024)
The High Court ruled that the plaint discloses a cause of action against the 3rd defendant and overruled the objection to striking out the suit.
Kasese Hospital Limited & Another v The Miscro Finance Support Centre Limited & Another (Civil Suit 684 of 2019) [2024] UGCommC 259 (19 August 2024)
The court found that the agreement between the parties was a Murabaha facility, not a profit-sharing Mudarabah. Under the Murabaha arrangement, the 1st Plaintiff was obligated to repay the cost of the assets plus a predetermined mark-up, regardless of whether profits were declared. The 1st Plaintiff defaulted on its repayment obligations, and the agreement, governed by both Sharia law and Ugandan law, permitted the 1st Defendant to enforce its rights under the Mortgage Act. The court determined that the 1st Defendant followed the statutory process for sale of mortgaged property, including iss…
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Vehicle & Equipment Leasing Limited v Strogen Limited & 2 Others (Civil Suit 194 of 2017) [2024] UGCommC 296 (19 April 2024)
The High Court found the defendants liable for unpaid lease rentals under vehicle and equipment lease agreements and guarantees, but rejected out-of-scope repair costs.
Reynolds Construction Company (N) Limited v The Attorney General & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 127 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 275 (31 January 2024)
The court dismissed an application for interim protection over a performance guarantee, holding the guarantee had been cancelled and the requested relief was overtaken by events.
M/s Nyangi Co-operatives Society Limited v Attorney General & Anor (Civil Suit 467 of 2018) [2023] UGHCCD 381 (16 October 2023)
The court found that a valid contract existed between the Plaintiff and Defendants for compensation of the suit land, with all essential elements present. The Defendants breached the contract by failing to pay the agreed sum within a reasonable time, having only paid a small portion and leaving a substantial balance unpaid despite repeated reminders. The Plaintiff was entitled to recover the unpaid balance, general damages for inconvenience, interest at 15% per annum on both the principal and damages, and costs of the suit. The court rejected excessive interest and exaggerated claims for dama…
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Western Highland Creameries Limited and Another v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited and Another (Civil Appeal 81 of 2014) [2023] UGCA 267 (13 October 2023)
The Court of Appeal held that the suit was not for recovery of land but a contractual claim, so the 6-year limitation period applied and the appeal failed.
Formular Feeds Limited and 3 Others v KCB Bank Limited [2023] UGSC 35 (13 October 2023)
The Supreme Court upheld a bank’s loan claim despite an illegal mortgage, finding the debt and guaranties remained enforceable and dismissing the appeal.
Abraham Yohannes v Absa Bank (U) Limited (Civil Suit 402 of 2022) [2023] UGCommC 59 (11 April 2023)
The court held that the plaintiff’s pre-suit hotel, meals, vehicle hire, and legal fees were costs incidental to litigation, not special damages.
