Uganda Post Ltd T/A Posta Uganda v Anne Magezi
Uganda Post Ltd T/A Posta Uganda v Anne Magezi (Civil Application 172 of 2012) [2016] UGCA 96 (25 January 2016)
The Court of Appeal held that the appellant, as a corporate landlord, lawfully exercised its right to distress for rent through its authorized officer, Ms. Matende, in accordance with the tenancy agreement and the Distress for Rent (Bailiffs) Act. The court found that the trial Judge erred in concluding that the distress was unlawful due to the absence of a court order, as the law permits a landlord to distress for rent in person or through authorized agents. The respondent's property was not privileged from distress under Ugandan law, and the claim that 'tools of trade' were exempt was unsup…
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- Distress For Rent
- Tenancy Agreements
- Trespass To Property
- Damages For Breach
- Privileged Goods
- Corporate Landlord Rights