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Muwonge v Serrunjogi and Another (Civil Suit 254 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 280 (14 November 2024)
The High Court found a land sale agreement void for lack of a translation certificate and absence of consent, rejected specific performance, and ordered a refund.
China Changquing International Construction Corporation Limited v Karongo (Miscellaneous Application 118 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 166 (12 April 2024)
The High Court refused to review a consent judgment on stone-blasting compensation, holding that the applicant had not proved new evidence or any ground to set it aside.
Ezizafan Ogok v Lonard Ongia (Civil Appeal 10 of 2018) [2024] UGHC 8 (17 January 2024)
The court found that the sale agreement between the parties did not specify the size of the land sold, and the evidence presented was inconsistent regarding the acreage. The appellant and his witnesses referenced 5 acres, while other testimonies suggested larger sizes, indicating a lack of clarity and consensus. The court held that the respondent could not benefit from a contract where the terms, particularly the subject matter's size, were ambiguous and not agreed upon. The appellant's illiteracy was noted as a factor potentially exploited by the respondent. The trial magistrate's evaluation…
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Sseruwagi v Jamani & 2 Others (Civil Suit 1024 of 2019) [2023] UGCommC 181 (30 March 2023)
The High Court held that an alleged 2017 oral commission agreement worth USD 80,000 was unenforceable because it was required to be in writing under section 10(5) of the Contracts Act.
Mukuru v Aliu (Civil Appeal 91 of 2020) [2023] UGHCCD 419 (27 March 2023)
The High Court upheld a trial judgment in a vehicle-and-shares dispute, but set aside punitive damages while leaving general damages intact.
Opia v Chukia & 5 Ors (CIVIL SUIT No. 0022 OF 2013) [2016] UGHCCD 117 (1 December 2016)
The High Court held that only the first defendant was liable on the repayment agreement. The judgment on admission against the other defendants was set aside.
Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Ltd v Sino Africa Health Ltd (HCT-00-CV-CS 137 of 2004) [2008] UGCommC 8 (4 February 2008)
The plaintiff bank received a valid countermand notice from its customers instructing it to stop payment of two cheques. Due to an internal error, the cheques were nonetheless paid to the defendant. The defendant failed to deliver the dental chair as agreed, resulting in a total failure of consideration. Under Ugandan law and persuasive English authority, a bank that pays a cheque after receiving a countermand acts without mandate and is entitled to recover the sum from the payee unless the payee has changed position in good faith or the payment was for good consideration. The defendant did n…
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Siqueria v Noronha (P.C.A. 48/1933.) [1937] EACA 81 (1 January 1937)
The Privy Council held that a settled business account between employer and former employee created a binding promise to pay the balance, and dismissed the appeal.
