Margaret Kigongo and Others v Ssenyonjo Noah Nakiwafu (Misc.Application No.763 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 303 (24 May 2024)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
Misc.Application No.763 of 2021
Judge
Kanyange, J
The High Court reinstated a civil suit dismissed for non-attendance, accepting counsel’s wrong diary entry as sufficient cause, but ordered the applicants to pay costs.
Kyomuhendo & Another v Kyaligonza & Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 28 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 33 (27 February 2020)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 28 of 2019
Judge
Gadenya, J
The court found that all three suits arise from the administration of the estate of the late Evan Kafumu Nkoba and concern the ownership of land comprised in Bunyoro LRV 788 Folio 20 measuring 12.25 hectares at Busisi. The subject matter and legal issues in each suit are substantially similar, and consolidation would promote judicial efficiency and consistency in resolving the disputes. The court exercised its discretion under Order 11 rr 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules to consolidate the suits, finding that this would be cost-effective and convenient for all parties and the court. The applica…
Harji v Dalgety and Co. Ltd (Civil Suit No. 1271 of 1953) [1954] EACA 11 (1 January 1954)
Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Civil Suit No. 1271 of 1953
Judge
Cram J
The court granted a defendant’s request for a letter of request to examine an overseas witness, stayed the suit, refused security, and ordered costs against the applicant.