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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHCLD 139

Kalule v Yowhanis and 2 Others

Kalule v Yowhanis and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1571 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 139 (17 July 2025)

The High Court Land Division refused to certify a land dispute application as urgent, finding no sufficient evidence that the matter needed vacation hearing.

  • Certificate Of Urgency
  • Court Vacation Rules
  • Injunctive Relief
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Certificate-of-urgency
  • Court-vacation-rules
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Civil Procedure [2021] UGCommC 89

Katungye v Goldmine Finance Ltd (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 966 of 2021)

Katungye v Goldmine Finance Ltd (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 966 of 2021) [2021] UGCommC 89 (22 July 2021)

The High Court granted a certificate of urgency so an ex parte temporary injunction application could be heard during court vacation despite lockdown restrictions.

  • Certificate Of Urgency
  • Temporary Injunction
  • Court Vacation Rules
  • Sale Of Mortgaged Property
  • Certificate-of-urgency
  • Temporary-injunction
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Civil Procedure [2016] UGCommC 290

Ceda Financial Services Limited v Q-Services Ltd and Others

Ceda Financial Services Limited v Q-Services Ltd and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 6 of 2015) [2016] UGCommC 290 (10 March 2016)

The High Court refused to set aside a default judgment, finding effective service of summons, no sufficient cause for delay, and no basis to disturb execution.

  • Setting Aside Default Judgment
  • Summary Procedure
  • Service Of Summons
  • Court Vacation Rules
  • Leave To Defend
  • Affidavit Falsehoods
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Civil Procedure [2016] UGCommC 86

CEDA Financial Services Ltd v Q-Services Ltd & 3 Ors

CEDA Financial Services Ltd v Q-Services Ltd & 3 Ors (Miscellaneous Application No. 6 of 2015) [2016] UGCommC 86 (10 March 2016)

The High Court of Uganda refused to set aside a default judgment, finding effective service and no sufficient cause for the applicant’s delay.

  • Setting Aside Default Judgment
  • Summary Procedure
  • Service Of Summons
  • Court Vacation Rules
  • Leave To Defend
  • Affidavit Falsehoods
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Civil Procedure [2014] UGHCCD 21

Niwagaba & Ors v Owners of Condominium Plan No. 0026 & 0029

Niwagaba & Ors v Owners of Condominium Plan No. 0026 & 0029 (Civil Appeal No. 53 of 2013) [2014] UGHCCD 21 (7 February 2014)

The High Court granted a certificate of urgency so the applicants’ pending applications could be heard during court vacation because a threatened eviction risked altering the status quo.

  • Certificate Of Urgency
  • Stay Of Execution
  • Court Vacation Rules
  • Eviction Orders
  • Certificate-of-urgency
  • Court-vacation-rules
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Civil Procedure [2013] UGHCCD 97

Societe BISIMAKI v Damco logistics (U) Ltd (Misc. Application No. 341/2013)

Societe BISIMAKI v Damco logistics (U) Ltd (Misc. Application No. 341/2013) [2013] UGHCCD 97 (18 July 2013)

The High Court certified an application as urgent and allowed it to be heard during court vacation because execution threatened the applicant’s goods.

  • Court Vacation Rules
  • Stay Of Execution
  • Certificate Of Urgency
  • Court-vacation-rules
  • Certificate-of-urgency
  • Stay-of-execution
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Civil Procedure [2013] UGHCCD 96

Semakula v Equity Bank & 2 ors (Misc. Application No. 341/2013)

Semakula v Equity Bank & 2 ors (Misc. Application No. 341/2013) [2013] UGHCCD 96 (18 July 2013)

The High Court certified an application as urgent and allowed it to be heard during court vacation because the sale of Kisubi High School was said to be imminent.

  • Court Vacation Rules
  • Certificate Of Urgency
  • Interim Orders
  • Urgent Applications
  • Certificate-of-urgency
  • Court-vacation-rules
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Civil Procedure [1992] UGHC 62

Sekiboobo v Obonyo

Sekiboobo v Obonyo (Miscellaneous Application 84 of 1992) [1992] UGHC 62 (8 September 1992)

The High Court declined to hear a miscellaneous application during vacation, finding no genuine urgency because the property at risk had already been sold.

  • Court Vacation Rules
  • Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
  • Setting Aside Dismissal
  • Stay Of Execution
  • Civil-procedure
  • Court-vacation-rules
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Civil Procedure [2018] UGHCCD 36

Lakony v Gulu District Service Commission

Lakony v Gulu District Service Commission (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION No. 0110 OF 2018) [2018] UGHCCD 36 (23 July 2018)

The court found that while the applicant acted promptly upon learning of the shortlisting and interview date, the affidavit in support failed to disclose the sources of information regarding the alleged lack of qualifications of the shortlisted candidate and the outcome of the District Service Commission's meetings. This lack of disclosure rendered the affidavit unreliable and devoid of evidential value. Furthermore, the respondent, Gulu District Service Commission, is not a legal entity capable of being sued, as corporate existence is conferred upon the Local Government Council, not the Comm…

  • Certificate Of Urgency
  • Court Vacation Rules
  • Affidavit Evidence
  • Joinder Of Parties
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