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Mayombo v Kiminta and Others (HCT-01-CV-CS-0018-2013) [2025] UGHC 553 (14 July 2025)
The High Court extended the administrators’ mandate under a lapsed grant so they could continue defending an estate-related suit, overruling the preliminary objection.
Kyotamanyire Langton Madvan v Magambo Fred (MISC. APPLICATION No. 0108 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 239 (31 January 2025)
The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for the delay in prosecuting his appeal. The medical evidence showed the applicant was mostly an outpatient and could have instructed his lawyers, who themselves failed to take necessary steps to prosecute the appeal. The absence of both the applicant and his counsel on the hearing date, despite public notice, indicated abandonment of the appeal. The court held that neither the applicant's sickness nor the conduct of his lawyers justified reinstatement, and that justice required the respondent to enjoy the fruits of his…
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Marathon Electric Motors (I) Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Misc Cause 13 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 324 (6 June 2024)
The Court found that the Applicant had established its interest in the goods through documentary evidence, including purchase orders and bills of lading naming Chemique Adhesives & Sealants Ltd as consignee and the Applicant as shipper. The law permits re-exportation of goods under customs control, subject to compliance with prescribed conditions and payment of customs duties. The Respondent's requirement for a court order was justified, and the Applicant's willingness to pay duties was noted. The absence of the consignee as a party was mitigated by the Applicant's evidence and the lack of co…
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Tweheyo v Kamwenge District Local Government (Civil Suit 25 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 367 (24 May 2024)
The High Court held that the suit abated after the plaintiff failed to extract summons for directions within the required time, and dismissed it with costs.
Oboi & Another v Egwangu (Miscellaneous Application 38 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 191 (12 April 2024)
The High Court of Uganda at Soroti set aside a dismissal for want of prosecution and reinstated the application after finding the applicants had filed submissions.
Ssekanabo & 2 Others v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Cause 27 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 139 (11 March 2024)
The court found that the Applicants had satisfied all statutory requirements for a vesting order under Section 167 of the Registration of Titles Act: the land is registered, the Applicants paid the full purchase price, took possession, and the vendor cannot be found despite diligent efforts. The Registrar declined to grant the vesting order, making court intervention appropriate. The Applicants' occupation and interests were confirmed by documentary evidence and a locus visit. Although not originally tenants in common, the court exercised its inherent powers to order registration as such, ref…
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Petwa Babirye v Silver Wakayinja, Justin Wakayinja & Cyrus Opigo (Miscellaneous Application 1196 of 2023) [2024] UGHCFD 2 (17 January 2024)
The High Court reinstated a dismissed miscellaneous application after finding the applicant had a genuine explanation for nonappearance and no prejudice would result.
Sanlam General Insurance Limited v Quality Milk Diaries Limited (Miscellaneous Application 257 of 2022) [2023] UGCommC 256 (14 November 2023)
The court found that the applicant's failure to comply with court directives and to file a defence to the counterclaim was due to the negligence and mistake of their previous counsel, not their own indolence or lack of interest. Established legal principles dictate that such mistakes should not be visited on the litigant, especially where the applicant acted diligently and promptly upon learning of the default. The applicant demonstrated interest in prosecuting the case and took proactive steps to remedy the situation by instructing new counsel and filing the application for reinstatement and…
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Krishna v Ssazi and Another (Miscellaneous Application 132 of 2023) [2023] UGIC 59 (16 August 2023)
The Court found that the Respondents were evasive and that ordinary service could not be effected. Attempts to serve both the Respondents and their Counsel were unsuccessful, and Counsel had not formally withdrawn from the record as required by professional conduct regulations. The Court was satisfied, based on the affidavit evidence, that substituted service was warranted. Enlargement of time was deemed unnecessary as the Respondents had previously filed a defence and appeared in Court. The application for substituted service was granted, with directions for service through a newspaper of wi…
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Byaruhanga and 27 Others v Uganda Land Commission and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1595 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 182 (30 June 2023)
The court found that the applicants had failed to prosecute their case for close to 14 years, with repeated non-appearance and lack of commitment. The evidence presented regarding counsel's presence on the day of dismissal was hearsay and unsupported by affidavit from the alleged lawyer. The court record showed the matter was called at 9:00 am, contradicting the applicants' claims. No special circumstances were established to warrant invocation of the court's inherent powers under Section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act. The application to reinstate the suit was therefore dismissed, and the app…
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