Uganda Case Law

Victoria University v Bbaale (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 65 of 2022)

Victoria University v Bbaale (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 65 of 2022) [2023] UGIC 112 (13 October 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 65 of 2022

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Gidongo, Panel Member, Wacha, Panel Member, Aciro Panel Member

The court found that the applicant's request to amend its memorandum in reply to include a counterclaim for fraud and forgery and to join an additional party was made at an advanced stage of proceedings, after the respondent had already taken the witness stand and testified. The proposed amendment would substantially change the character of the cause of action, introduce a distinct claim not previously pleaded, and prejudice the respondent in a manner that could not be compensated by costs. The court emphasized that amendments should be sought before the hearing and that the applicant's new c…

Source excerpt

• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Counterclaim In Labour Disputes
• Jurisdiction Of Industrial Court
• Limitation Periods
• Unlawful Termination
• Joinder Of Parties