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Benedikt & Another v Ssentumbwe James (Civil Suit 1092 of 2022) [2024] UGCommC 125 (6 March 2024)
The High Court held that the defendant breached a memorandum of understanding to repay UGX 62 million and awarded the plaintiffs principal, penalty, liquidated damages, interest, and costs.
Steam Investiments Limited v Isolux Ingenieria (Civil Suit No. 91 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 86 (24 May 2022)
The court found that three subcontracts between the plaintiff and defendant were valid and enforceable, having satisfied all legal requirements for contract formation. The defendant breached these contracts by failing to pay the agreed contractual sums and penalties, despite the plaintiff's performance and repeated demands. The penalty clauses for late payment were valid and enforceable, entitling the plaintiff to accumulated penalties. The plaintiff proved substantial financial loss and distress directly resulting from the defendant's breach, justifying an award of general damages. The court…
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