Zirobwe Agali Awamu Agribusiness Training Association v Uganda Central Cooperative Financial Services & Another
Zirobwe Agali Awamu Agribusiness Training Association v Uganda Central Cooperative Financial Services & Another (Miscellaneous Application 532 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 288 (12 July 2024)
The court found that the deponent, as secretary and principal officer of the applicant association, was competent to swear the affidavit in support of the application, regardless of the absence of proof of membership. The objection regarding lack of a board resolution was overruled, as current Ugandan law does not require a resolution to commence suit. The court determined that service of summons was effective, as the manager authorized receipt and the association's stamp was affixed to the plaint. On the merits, the applicant demonstrated good cause to set aside the default judgment and cons…
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- Setting Aside Default Judgment
- Summary Suit Procedure
- Corporate Authority To Sue
- Service Of Summons
- Consent Settlement
- Triable Issues