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Team Uniform Limited v Makerere University (Civil Suit 771 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 13 (17 February 2025)
The High Court held that the arbitration clause had been abandoned by both parties, found the university breached the gown supply contract, and awarded the plaintiff outstanding payment, general damages, interest, and costs.
M/s Nyangi Co-operatives Society Limited v Attorney General & Anor (Civil Suit 467 of 2018) [2023] UGHCCD 381 (16 October 2023)
The court found that a valid contract existed between the Plaintiff and Defendants for compensation of the suit land, with all essential elements present. The Defendants breached the contract by failing to pay the agreed sum within a reasonable time, having only paid a small portion and leaving a substantial balance unpaid despite repeated reminders. The Plaintiff was entitled to recover the unpaid balance, general damages for inconvenience, interest at 15% per annum on both the principal and damages, and costs of the suit. The court rejected excessive interest and exaggerated claims for dama…
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Asha Ali Suleman and Another v Nassanga and Another (Civil Suit No. 338 of 2015) [2022] UGCommC 96 (31 October 2022)
The Defendants entered into a valid contract for the purchase of Afsana Beauty Salon and its assets, took possession, operated the business, and failed to pay the agreed purchase price. The cheques issued for payment were dishonoured, and the Defendants abandoned the salon without communicating rescission of the contract. The Plaintiffs proved ownership and entitlement to the sale price, and the Defendants' claims of misrepresentation and lack of title were unsupported by evidence. The court found the Defendants in breach of contract, liable for the purchase price, special damages for rent pa…
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Vrund General Hardware Limited v Quartz Foundation Limited and Another (Civil Suit 961 of 2019) [2021] UGCommC 188 (25 October 2021)
The High Court held the defendants liable for unpaid supply invoices, awarded the outstanding contract sum, and gave pre- and post-suit interest plus costs.
Liberty Construction Company Limited v Onen Kaitaita and Another (Civil Suit No. 331 of 2014) [2021] UGCommC 41 (24 August 2021)
The court found that the 1st Defendant, having received tax monies as part of the contract proceeds and admitted to retaining them, was liable to remit those sums to the Plaintiff, who was the tax payer under the contract. The proceeds sharing agreement did not expressly exempt the 1st Defendant from tax liability, and the definition of debt included tax obligations. The Plaintiff suffered penalties and loss of business opportunities due to failure to remit taxes, for which the 1st Defendant was responsible. The power of attorney granted to the 1st Defendant was irrevocable as it secured his…
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Kiiza Ssemberege v Motor Centre E.A. Ltd (Civil Suit No. 369 of 2011) [2015] UGCommC 98 (28 August 2015)
The High Court upheld an auditor-based reconciliation, awarded the plaintiff UGX 47,710,000, and granted 19% interest plus costs in this commercial dispute.
Rubaire & 10 Ors v Development Consultants Ltd (Civil Suit No. 370 of 2011) [2015] UGCommC 57 (27 March 2015)
The High Court held that consultancy contracts were valid and breached by non-payment of agreed fees and expenses. The Plaintiffs recovered contractual sums and costs.
Security Group Uganda Ltd v Xerodoc Uganda Ltd (HCT-00-CV-CS 572 of 2006) [2010] UGCommC 16 (27 April 2010)
The plaintiff proved, through uncontroverted documentary and oral evidence, that it rendered security services to the defendant under valid contracts and issued monthly invoices totaling Ushs 11,663,120, which remained unpaid. The defendant acknowledged the debt in correspondence but failed to pay or verify the accounts. The absence of a defence and the defendant's admissions established liability on a balance of probabilities. The plaintiff is entitled to the sum claimed as special damages, having strictly proved the invoices. General damages are awarded for breach of contract, but only to t…
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Abby Zziwa v Sewankambo Dickson (HCCS 498 of 2002) [2004] UGCommC 40 (30 November 2004)
The High Court found the defendant liable for unpaid vehicle hire and towing charges after holding that he kept the vehicle for over 133 days without full payment.
