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Kalisa and 3 Others v Baala and 4 Others (Miscellaneous Application 7 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 869 (2 August 2024)
The High Court at Hoima dismissed an application to extend time to appeal, finding no sufficient cause for the delay and no likely success on the intended appeal.
Kaswara v FortPortal Municipal Council and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 106 of 2019) [2023] UGHCCD 57 (6 March 2023)
The court found that the withdrawal of the suit was a result of a settlement between the applicant and the respondents, evidenced by undisputed facts and a letter from the Senior Assistant Town Clerk. The respondents' actions precipitated the litigation, and the subsequent adjustment of the containers resolved the applicant's grievance. The Assistant Registrar failed to consider these circumstances when awarding costs. Given the settlement and the interests of justice, this was a proper case for each party to bear its own costs. The order granting costs to the respondents, the certificate of…
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Mayer and Others v Trustees of the Rahimtulla Lalji Hirji Charitable Trust (Civil Appeal No. 16 of 1952) [1955] EACA 18 (1 January 1955)
The Court of Appeal held that a successful preliminary objection was an “event” for costs and that there was no good reason to deprive the successful party of costs.
Marwaha v Subhakhan and Another (C.A. 18/1931.) [1931] EACA 5 (1 January 1931)
The Court of Appeal held that a trial judge is not bound by an arbitrator’s recommendation on costs and must exercise judicial discretion independently.
