Uganda Case Law

Fuelex (U) Limited v Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority

Fuelex (U) Limited v Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority (CIVIL SUIT NO. 4 OF 2010) [2020] UGHCCD 116 (29 May 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO. 4 OF 2010

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The court found that the defendant's actions in taking over and occupying the plaintiff's fuel station were lawful, executed under valid statutory authority and a search warrant issued by the court. The deployment of police and military personnel was reasonable given the circumstances and the need to secure the premises during a tax evasion investigation. The plaintiff's refusal to cooperate with the verification exercise prolonged the occupation, but did not render it unlawful. There was no credible evidence of excessive force, theft, or violation of constitutional rights. The plaintiff fail…

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• Unlawful Search And Seizure
• Tax Evasion Investigation
• Statutory Powers And Limits
• Trespass To Property
• Damages For Loss

Rolltex International Forex Burueau Ltd v Haba Group (U) Ltd (HCCS 219 of 2012)

Rolltex International Forex Burueau Ltd v Haba Group (U) Ltd (HCCS 219 of 2012) [2015] UGCommC 105 (17 September 2015)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

HCCS 219 of 2012

The court found an oral tenancy and night-security arrangement, held the defendant vicariously liable for the break-in, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.

• Tenancy Liability
• Vicarious Liability
• Negligence Of Security Services
• Breach Of Duty Of Care
• Damages For Loss
• Interest On Monetary Awards

Gentex Enterprises Ltd v Security Group (U) Ltd

Gentex Enterprises Ltd v Security Group (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 45 of 2007) [2013] UGCommC 73 (26 April 2013)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 45 of 2007

The court found that the plaintiff’s premises were broken into and that the theft of Shs. 21,881,300/= was proved on a balance of probabilities, based on documentary evidence of sales and customs entries. The conduct of the defendant’s guard—disappearing from his post and abandoning his gun—was held to be consistent with involvement in the theft. Applying the principle of vicarious liability, the defendant was held responsible for the acts of its servant, as the guard was deployed under the contract to protect the plaintiff’s premises. The court rejected the defendant’s reliance on the exempt…

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• Vicarious Liability
• Breach Of Contract
• Exemption Clauses
• Security Services Liability
• Fundamental Breach
• Damages For Loss

Okeema Willy v Jackson Musiko (HCCS NO 26/06)

Okeema Willy v Jackson Musiko (HCCS NO 26/06) [2010] UGHC 237 (23 March 2010)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCCS NO 26/06

Judge

Mwondha, J

The High Court allowed an appeal against dismissal of a civil claim as time-barred, holding that the trial court failed to consider disability and the evidence of liability.

• Limitation Periods
• Extension Due To Disability
• Assault And Battery
• Damages For Loss
• Compensation For Property
• Balance Of Probabilities

Ngege (U) Ltd v SDV Transami (U) Ltd (HCT-00-CC-CS 579 of 2003)

Ngege (U) Ltd v SDV Transami (U) Ltd (HCT-00-CC-CS 579 of 2003) [2008] UGCommC 38 (18 June 2008)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-00-CC-CS 579 of 2003

The court dismissed a fish-transport loss claim after finding no evidence of a contract between the plaintiff and the defendant.

• Contract Formation
• Breach Of Contract
• Carrier Liability
• Damages For Loss
• Standard Terms Exemption
• Contract-formation