Uganda Case Law

Abryanz Collection Ltd v Yasheen Ratanshi (Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025)

Abryanz Collection Ltd v Yasheen Ratanshi (Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 131 (5 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The Applicant failed to demonstrate any bona fide triable issue of fact or law that would warrant the grant of unconditional leave to appear and defend the summary suit. The tenancy agreement did not condition the obligation to pay rent on obtaining approvals from city authorities, and the Applicant continued to pay rent and remain in possession even after the premises were condemned. The Applicant's conduct, including proposals to purchase the property and continued payment of rent, evidenced awareness and acceptance of rental obligations. The court found the claim to be clear and liquidated…

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• Summary Procedure
• Tenancy Agreements
• Rent Arrears
• Vacant Possession
• Interest Awards
• Costs Of Suit

Fast Forwarding & Shipping Co. Limited v China Wu Yi Co. Limited

Fast Forwarding & Shipping Co. Limited v China Wu Yi Co. Limited (Civil Suit 415 of 2021) [2025] UGCommC 27 (12 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 415 of 2021

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The High Court found a contract for clearing and forwarding services, held the defendant breached it by non-payment, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.

• Breach Of Contract
• Unpaid Invoices
• General Damages
• Interest Award
• Costs Of Suit
• Breach-of-contract

Amanya v Mayanja

Amanya v Mayanja (Civil Suit 579 of 2019) [2024] UGHCLD 197 (31 July 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 579 of 2019

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The Defendant breached the sale agreement by failing to subdivide and deliver vacant possession of the 200 acres to the Plaintiff despite receiving UGX 287,000,000. The contract expressly provided for a refund in case of vendor default. The Plaintiff fulfilled his payment obligations, and the Defendant's failure to perform his contractual duties constitutes breach. The Plaintiff is entitled to a refund of the purchase price, general damages, interest as specified, and costs. The court awarded the refund of UGX 287,000,000 with 10% interest per annum from 14th February 2013 until payment in fu…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Refund Of Purchase Price
• General Damages
• Interest Award
• Costs Of Suit

KCB Bank Uganda Limited v Tusingwire (Originating Summons 28 of 2023)

KCB Bank Uganda Limited v Tusingwire (Originating Summons 28 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 158 (12 April 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Originating Summons 28 of 2023

Judge

Ocaya, J

The High Court granted a bank foreclosure and sale orders over mortgaged land after finding loan default, proper statutory notices, and no defence from the borrower.

• Mortgage Enforcement
• Foreclosure
• Remedies For Default
• Vacant Possession
• Costs Of Suit
• Mortgage-foreclosure

Nakagwa v Tulsa Investments Limited

Nakagwa v Tulsa Investments Limited (Civil Suit 978 of 2022) [2023] UGCommC 275 (13 December 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 978 of 2022

Judge

Cornelia Kakooza Sabiiti, J

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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• Breach Of Contract
• Contractual Remedies
• Interest Awards
• General Damages
• Costs Of Suit

Ekeu and Others v Attorney General

Ekeu and Others v Attorney General (Civil Suit 59 of 2009) [2023] UGHCCD 298 (8 September 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 59 of 2009

Judge

Bukirwa, J

Former NYTIL workers won terminal benefits, general damages, interest, and costs. The court declined redundancy compensation because the Auditor General’s report showed it had already been paid.

• Terminal Benefits
• Redundancy Compensation
• General Damages
• Interest Award
• Costs Of Suit
• Terminal-benefits

Ekeu & Another v Attorney General

Ekeu & Another v Attorney General (Civil Suit 59 of 2009) [2023] UGHC 306 (8 September 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 59 of 2009

Judge

Bukirwa, J

Former NYTIL workers won unpaid terminal benefits, UGX 3,000,000 general damages each, interest, and costs. The court rejected further redundancy compensation.

• Terminal Benefits
• Redundancy Compensation
• General Damages
• Interest Awards
• Costs Of Suit
• Employment-law

Dr. Amegovu Timothy & Asire Betty v Universal Inter Link Co. (U) Ltd & Opio Tonny

Dr. Amegovu Timothy & Asire Betty v Universal Inter Link Co. (U) Ltd & Opio Tonny (Civil Suit 11 of 2020) [2023] UGHC 195 (22 August 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 11 of 2020

Judge

Gaswaga, J

The High Court awarded the buyers UGX 28 million, general damages, exemplary damages, interest, and costs after a vehicle sale and transfer dispute.

• Contract Of Sale
• Damages For Breach
• Interest Award
• Costs Of Suit
• Contract-of-sale
• Breach-of-contract

Ayo Peter v Attorney General & LT. Ambrose Owiny Ocepa

Ayo Peter v Attorney General & LT. Ambrose Owiny Ocepa (Civil Suit 2 of 2013) [2023] UGHC 194 (16 March 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 2 of 2013

Judge

Gaswaga, J

The High Court of Uganda held that Ayo Peter proved ownership of a motorcycle and that the second defendant unlawfully deprived him of it.

• Right To Property
• General Damages
• Interest Award
• Costs Of Suit
• Right-to-property
• General-damages

GoodWill Lab Supplies v National Drug Authority

GoodWill Lab Supplies v National Drug Authority (Civil Suit No. 58 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 88 (23 September 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 58 of 2021

Judge

Abinyo, J

The High Court awarded Goodwill Lab Supplies Ltd the unpaid contract sum, interest at 6% per annum from filing to payment, and costs against the National Drug Authority.

• Contract Enforcement
• Specific Performance
• Interest Award
• Costs Of Suit
• Contract-enforcement
• Interest-award