Uganda Case Law

Dubai Click Trading Co. Ltd v Damco Logistics Uganda Ltd and Others

Dubai Click Trading Co. Ltd v Damco Logistics Uganda Ltd and Others (Civil Suit 378 of 2016) [2025] UGCommC 75 (4 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 378 of 2016

Judge

Wabwire, J

The Defendant, DAMCO Logistics Uganda Ltd, wrongfully withheld the Plaintiff's sugar consignment despite having received full payment of all substantiated charges and being notified of the sale transaction. DAMCO failed to prove the existence of any valid debt beyond USD 14,084, which was paid, and could not substantiate its claim of USD 196,415 with invoices or documentation. The assertion of a lien was not supported by law or evidence, and the Defendant's conduct amounted to unlawful conversion and interference with the Plaintiff's goods. The Plaintiff strictly proved its claim for special…

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• Contractual Liability
• Lien On Goods
• Special Damages
• General Damages
• Exemplary Damages

Automan International (U) Limited v Dahable Limited & Another

Automan International (U) Limited v Dahable Limited & Another (Civil Suit 545 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 40 (28 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 545 of 2023

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court awarded the plaintiff unpaid purchase price, interest, general damages, and costs, but refused to lift the corporate veil to make the second defendant personally liable.

• Sale Of Goods
• Corporate Veil
• Contractual Liability
• Damages Assessment
• Corporate-veil
• Commercial-contracts

Lake Oil Uganda Limited v Don (U) Limited

Lake Oil Uganda Limited v Don (U) Limited (Miscellaneous Application 685 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 51 (4 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 685 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court refused judgment on admission, holding that the respondent admitted supply and contract but disputed the sum claimed.

• Judgment On Admission
• Contractual Liability
• Pleadings And Admissions
• Discretionary Orders
• Judgment-on-admission
• Civil-procedure

Rukwira v Uganda Revenue Authority

Rukwira v Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Suit 434 of 2020) [2025] UGHCCD 33 (26 February 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 434 of 2020

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held that the plaintiff’s employment was subject to UPDF secondment terms, that UPDF—not URA—de-seconded him, and dismissed the suit with costs.

• Secondment Of Personnel
• Termination Of Employment
• Cause Of Action
• Contractual Liability
• Notice Of Termination
• Employment-termination

Saracen (U) Limited v Farsk Mat Restaurant Limited

Saracen (U) Limited v Farsk Mat Restaurant Limited (Miscellaneous Application 2513 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 335 (6 November 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2513 of 2023

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The High Court dismissed an application to review and stay a judgment on admission, holding that counsel’s oral statements were clear admissions and no review error was shown.

• Review Of Judgment
• Judgment On Admission
• Contractual Liability
• Mistake On Face Of Record
• Review-of-judgment
• Judgment-on-admission

Mugasha v Total Energies Marketing Uganda Limited

Mugasha v Total Energies Marketing Uganda Limited (Miscellaneous Application 648 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 207 (30 July 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 648 of 2024

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court granted the applicant unconditional leave to defend a commercial summary suit after finding a bona fide triable issue over alleged fuel card fraud and disputed deductions.

• Summary Suit Procedure
• Leave To Appear And Defend
• Contractual Liability
• Fraud In Commercial Transactions
• Summary-suit-procedure
• Leave-to-appear-and-defend

Blue Nile Distilleries Limited & Another v Tight Security Limited & CIC General Insurance (U) Limited

Blue Nile Distilleries Limited & Another v Tight Security Limited & CIC General Insurance (U) Limited (Civil Suit 78 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 182 (13 June 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 78 of 2020

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court found a security company liable for theft by its guard, upheld a contractual liability cap of UGX 500,000, and awarded general damages and costs.

• Contractual Liability
• Insurance Subrogation
• Vicarious Liability
• Negligence Of Security Services
• Exclusion Clauses
• Damages And Interest

Karim v Gloveg Agri (U) Limited & 2 Others

Karim v Gloveg Agri (U) Limited & 2 Others (Civil Suit 593 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 153 (24 May 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 593 of 2023

Judge

Ocaya, J

The court found the 1st defendant breached a corporate farming contract and ordered repayment of UGX 297,596,810 and USD 20,000, plus general damages, interest, and costs.

• Breach Of Contract
• Corporate Veil
• Contractual Liability
• Damages
• Default Judgment
• Breach-of-contract

Pearl Safari Import & Export (U) Limited v Assimwe & Another

Pearl Safari Import & Export (U) Limited v Assimwe & Another (Civil Suit 837 of 2022) [2024] UGCommC 289 (2 May 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 837 of 2022

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

After default judgment in a commercial debt suit, the High Court awarded UGX 94,050,000, 15% interest from judgment, and costs, but refused general damages.

• Contractual Liability
• Default Judgment
• Liquidated Damages
• Interest Award
• Default-judgment
• Liquidated-damages

Post Bank Uganda Limited v Kato Eco Farming Limited & 7 Others

Post Bank Uganda Limited v Kato Eco Farming Limited & 7 Others (Civil Suit 168 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 283 (26 March 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 168 of 2021

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The High Court held Kato Eco Farming Limited liable for UGX 615,601,000 plus interest and costs, but dismissed claims against the other defendants.

• Breach Of Contract
• Money Had And Received
• Loan Disbursement
• Memorandum Of Understanding
• Contractual Liability
• Breach-of-contract