Uganda Case Law

Butaleeba v Buuzabalyawo

Butaleeba v Buuzabalyawo (Civil Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 690 (23 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The court found that the applicant failed to prove sufficient cause for his non-appearance on 16th October, 2023. The explanation of mishearing the date was unsupported by any medical evidence or documentation, and the applicant did not take reasonable steps to confirm the hearing date with the court clerk. The reasons advanced regarding counsel's office closure and ill health were not substantiated with adequate details or documentation. The applicant's failure to file required documents and witness statements, despite repeated court directives, demonstrated a lack of vigilance and complianc…

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• Setting Aside Exparte Orders
• Sufficient Cause For Nonappearance
• Dilatory Conduct
• Land Disputes
• Court Attendance
• Procedural Timelines

Torr v Kyomuhendo

Torr v Kyomuhendo (Miscellaneous Application 210 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 433 (26 September 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 210 of 2023

Judge

Nassuna Matovu, J

The High Court Land Division granted the applicant leave to attend proceedings in HCCS No. 644 of 2017 by visual audio link, with costs in the cause.

• Virtual Hearings
• Court Attendance
• Procedural Orders
• Virtual-hearings
• Court-attendance
• Procedural-orders

Hon Balyeku v Ali Buk

Hon Balyeku v Ali Buk (Miscellaneous Application No. 153 of 2020) [2021] UGIC 80 (22 October 2021)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 153 of 2020

Judge

Kagoye, Panel Member, Musimbi, Panel Member, Lapenga, Panel Member, Ruhinda-Ntengye, J

The Industrial Court retaxed a bill of costs, set aside the Registrar’s ruling, and reduced the total allowed to UGX 9,403,400 after revising several fee items.

• Taxation Of Costs
• Advocates Remuneration
• Bill Of Costs
• Court Attendance
• Disbursements
• Instruction Fees

Bukenya-Wasswa v Ssembatya (TAXATION APPEAL NO. 07 OF 2019)

Bukenya-Wasswa v Ssembatya (TAXATION APPEAL NO. 07 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 97 (15 May 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

TAXATION APPEAL NO. 07 OF 2019

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The court found that the taxing master failed to follow the mandatory rules of taxation, resulting in the allowance of excessive figures and awards not provided for by law. Specific items such as mediation costs, translation expenses, and certain transport costs were disallowed as they were not supported by the Advocates Remuneration and Taxation of Costs Amendment Regulations 2018. The instruction fee was adjusted downward in accordance with Rule 1 Part C of the Sixth Schedule. The court emphasized that the mandatory rules of taxation must be followed to ensure reasonable and lawful costs. T…

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• Taxation Of Costs
• Advocates Remuneration
• Mediation Costs
• Instruction Fees
• Court Attendance
• Transport Expenses

Remtulla v Esmail (C.C. 55/1934 (Mombasa))

Remtulla v Esmail (C.C. 55/1934 (Mombasa)) [1937] EACA 205 (1 January 1937)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

C.C. 55/1934 (Mombasa)

Judge

Lucie-Smith, J. (Kenya)

The court held that “case cannot be taken” means the court’s inability to hear the case, not a party’s requested adjournment. Full attendance costs were allowed.

• Taxation Of Costs
• Advocates Remuneration
• Adjournment
• Court Attendance
• Taxation-of-costs
• Advocates-remuneration