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Incwright Limited v George Mpagi (Civil Suit No. 93 of 2017) [2025] UGCommC 142 (26 May 2025)
The High Court held that the parties had a written contract for advertising services, orally extended by conduct, and that the defendant breached it by non-payment.
Nakagwa v Tulsa Investments Limited (Civil Suit 978 of 2022) [2023] UGCommC 275 (13 December 2023)
The plaintiff proved, through documentary evidence and testimony, that she paid UGX 120,000,000 to the defendant for the supply of Adseter Stickers, but the defendant failed to deliver the goods or refund the money. The defendant was served but did not file a defence, and the matter proceeded ex parte. The court found that a valid contract existed and the defendant breached its contractual obligations. The plaintiff is entitled to recover the contractual sum, interest at 18% per annum from the date of filing until payment in full, general damages for inconvenience and anguish, and costs of th…
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Nakagwa v Tulsa Investments Limited (Civil Suit 978 of 2022) [2023] UGCommC 274 (13 December 2023)
The court found that the plaintiff had proved, on a balance of probabilities, that she entered into a contract with the defendant for the supply of Adseter Stickers, paid UGX 120,000,000 as evidenced by five receipts, and that the defendant failed to supply the goods or refund the money. The defendant's failure to file a defence or appear in court meant the evidence was unchallenged. The court held that the defendant breached its contractual obligations and was liable to refund the contractual sum. The plaintiff was entitled to compensation for the breach, including the principal sum, interes…
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Shalom Catering Services Ltd v Mariye Estates Ltd (Civil Suit No. 131 of 2019) [2022] UGCommC 19 (12 April 2022)
The court found that a binding contract existed between the Plaintiff and Defendant for the supply of catering services, evidenced by email correspondence and delivery notes. The Defendant breached the contract by failing to pay for services rendered in May, July, and August 2018. The Plaintiff proved its claim for UGX 45,662,400, but failed to establish entitlement to the additional 10% interest, as this was not provided for in the contract. Claims for compensation for financial loss, including interest on a loan and loss on sale of property, were rejected as too remote and not directly aris…
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Jaspar Phaguda v Kwizera (Civil Suit No. 392 of 2014) [2021] UGHCCD 72 (7 July 2021)
The court found that a valid contract existed between the plaintiff and defendant, evidenced by the signed agreement and the issuance of cheques for the outstanding balance. The defendant's argument that the agreement was not enforceable was rejected, as he had relied on it for his own counterclaim. The defendant's issuance of dishonoured cheques constituted breach of contract, and the plaintiff was entitled to recover the sum of USD 124,143. The defendant failed to prove his counterclaim for unjust enrichment, as no evidence was adduced to show payment in excess of what was owed. The court a…
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Nakate v Farming Consultant and Management company Limited (FACOM) and 3 Others (Civil Suit No. 499 of 2019) [2021] UGHCCD 41 (15 June 2021)
The High Court found the defendants breached cassava farming contracts, fraudulently induced payment, and were unjustly enriched. The plaintiff recovered money and damages.
Balton (U) Limited v Boona Bageigahare Nyekundire Group Limited and 2 Ors (Civil Suit No. 676 of 2018) [2021] UGCommC 29 (1 April 2021)
The High Court found that the first defendant breached two seed supply contracts and awarded the plaintiff the debt, damages, interest, and costs.
Revoluntionary ADS and Designs Ltd v Board of Trustees of Nakivbo Stadium (Civil Appeal No. 131 of 2013) [2021] UGCA 9 (31 March 2021)
The Court of Appeal upheld a counterclaim for rental arrears, rejected frustration and breach claims, but held the trial court wrongly found an agency relationship.
Nassaf Uganda Ltd v Razco Ltd & Anor (Civil Suit No. 827 of 2014) [2015] UGCommC 295 (9 November 2015)
The court found that a valid contract existed between the Plaintiff and Defendants for the provision and operation of a mobile stone crusher. The Defendants materially breached the contract by failing to provide a functioning machine and the agreed quantity of crashed stones, causing the Plaintiff to incur substantial expenses and lose its contract with TRAMINCO SPRL. The Plaintiff proved special damages totaling USD 175,256.91 and UGX 31,083,315, supported by receipts and documentary evidence. The court awarded general damages of USD 76,000 for loss of profit and inconvenience, and exercised…
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Agiraesaasi v Muhumuza & Anor (Civil Suit No. 274 of 2013) [2015] UGCommC 94 (14 August 2015)
The High Court held that a written loan agreement proved disbursement of UGX 65,000,000 and awarded the lender principal, interest, and costs.
