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Hakan & Another v Kateeba (Miscellaneous Application 619 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 103 (3 May 2024)
The High Court dismissed a review application seeking to reinstate a counterclaim and reopen judgment, holding the alleged new evidence was not truly new.
Opobo Eneya v Lanek and Others (Civil Appeal No. 67 of 2021) [2023] UGHC 44 (24 March 2023)
High Court land appeal in Gulu over customary land boundaries, locus standi, and trespass. The appellate court set aside the magistrate’s judgment and clarified each party’s occupied portion.
Luzinda and 2 Others v Kizito (Civil Suit No. 388 of 2016) [2023] UGHCLD 71 (20 March 2023)
The High Court dismissed the counterclaim for want of prosecution after more than two years of inactivity and non-compliance with court directions. No costs were ordered.
Asha Ali Suleman and Another v Nassanga and Another (Civil Suit No. 338 of 2015) [2022] UGCommC 96 (31 October 2022)
The Defendants entered into a valid contract for the purchase of Afsana Beauty Salon and its assets, took possession, operated the business, and failed to pay the agreed purchase price. The cheques issued for payment were dishonoured, and the Defendants abandoned the salon without communicating rescission of the contract. The Plaintiffs proved ownership and entitlement to the sale price, and the Defendants' claims of misrepresentation and lack of title were unsupported by evidence. The court found the Defendants in breach of contract, liable for the purchase price, special damages for rent pa…
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Ayub Talutambudde v Lubega Sulaiman (Civil Suit No. 299 of 2020) [2022] UGHCLD 186 (16 September 2022)
The High Court held that the alleged 2017 tenancy agreement was not a valid contract, dismissed the suit, and dismissed the counterclaim for want of prosecution.
Ebbzworld Ltd & Anor v Rutakirwa (Civil Suit No. 398 of 2013) [2017] UGCommC 138 (20 October 2017)
The High Court of Uganda found a valid website development contract, held the defendant breached it by failing to pay, dismissed the counterclaim, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Namubiru v Katongole & Anor (Civil Suit No. 345 of 2015) [2017] UGCommC 34 (11 April 2017)
The High Court dismissed a counterclaim with costs after the counterclaimant sought to withdraw it after hearing had been fixed, applying the Civil Procedure Rules.
Lukoda v Biteeba (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0142 OF 2016) [2017] UGHCCD 64 (15 February 2017)
The court found that the receipt for rent payment for November and December 2012, issued by the appellant, constituted valid evidence of a continuing tenancy. The appellant's claim that the receipt was a mistake was unsupported by credible evidence, and no proof was provided that the respondent received any notice to vacate or correction of the receipt. The locking of the premises by the appellant was unlawful, as the tenancy was still in force and no court order had been obtained. The counterclaim was dismissed because the appellant's actions deprived both parties of access to the premises,…
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Rubaire & 10 Ors v Development Consultants Ltd (Civil Suit No. 370 of 2011) [2015] UGCommC 57 (27 March 2015)
The High Court held that consultancy contracts were valid and breached by non-payment of agreed fees and expenses. The Plaintiffs recovered contractual sums and costs.
Kagoro v Samalien Properties Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 59 of 2010) [2013] UGHCLD 402 (7 May 2013)
The court held that the buyer was entitled to a refund of part payments after the seller failed to pass good title and sold the land to a third party.
