Uganda Case Law

Kkingo Parents Transporters Co. Ltd v Karungi Elizabeth

Kkingo Parents Transporters Co. Ltd v Karungi Elizabeth (Civil Suit 20 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 197 (16 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 20 of 2022

Judge

Tweyanze, J

The Court found that a valid contract existed between the Plaintiff and Defendant for the sale of four buses, with clear terms regarding payment. The Defendant breached the contract by failing to pay the outstanding balance as agreed, despite demand notices and partial payments. The Plaintiff proved the breach and the resulting loss on a balance of probabilities, supported by documentary evidence. The Court awarded the Plaintiff the outstanding balance, general and special damages, interest at 18% per annum from the date of filing until payment in full, and costs, as the remedies were justifi…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Sale Of Goods
• Remedies For Breach
• Damages Quantification
• Interest Awards

Giza Systems (U) Ltd v Central Electricals International Ltd

Giza Systems (U) Ltd v Central Electricals International Ltd (Civil Suit 531 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 376 (20 November 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 531 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The court entered judgment for the plaintiff for unpaid supply sums, general damages, and interest after the defendant failed to defend the claim.

• Breach Of Contract
• Supply Of Goods
• Damages Quantification
• Interest Award
• Breach-of-contract
• Supply-of-goods

GIZA Systems (U) Limited v Central Electricals International Limited

GIZA Systems (U) Limited v Central Electricals International Limited (Civil Suit 531 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 369 (20 November 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 531 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

Default judgment for unpaid supply contract debt, with general damages and interest awarded, but special damages for legal fees denied.

• Breach Of Contract
• Sale Of Goods
• Damages Quantification
• Interest Awards
• Breach-of-contract
• Sale-of-goods

Mugerwa Kadiri & Another V Kalasinga Mawazi & 2 Others

Mugerwa Kadiri & Another V Kalasinga Mawazi & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 335 of 2018) [2019] UGHC 9 (29 May 2019)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 335 of 2018

Judge

Luswata, J

The High Court of Uganda at Jinja granted a conditional temporary injunction to preserve disputed land pending trial, restraining further stone quarrying and dealing.

• Temporary Injunction
• Status Quo Preservation
• Succession Disputes
• Unregistered Land
• Trespass
• Damages Quantification

Latif v Waru

Latif v Waru (Civil Suit 200 of 2015) [2018] UGHCCD 213 (5 October 2018)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 200 of 2015

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The court found that the accident was caused by the negligent overtaking of the defendant's vehicle, operated by an employee in the course of employment. The defendant's failure to provide ownership particulars and his involvement in settlement negotiations established a nexus and estopped him from denying liability. The plaintiff proved the damages suffered through documentary evidence, and the court awarded special and general damages, with interest, as well as costs. The defendant's attempt to avoid liability by withholding evidence of ownership was rejected, and vicarious liability was im…

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• Negligence Motor Vehicle Accident
• Vicarious Liability
• Damages Quantification
• Burden Of Proof

Muhindo Enterprises Ltd v Greenland Bank Ltd

Muhindo Enterprises Ltd v Greenland Bank Ltd (CIVIL SUIT 1287/97) [1998] UGHC 36 (10 May 1998)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

CIVIL SUIT 1287/97

Judges

Byamugisha, j

The High Court held that Greenland Bank breached its loan obligations and unlawfully transferred the plaintiff’s mortgaged ceramics factory to itself.

• Bank Customer Relationship
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Breach Of Contract
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Damages Quantification
• Registration Of Titles

Namirimu and Another v ECTA (U) Limited

Namirimu and Another v ECTA (U) Limited (Civil Suit 81 of 1992) [1994] UGHC 47 (10 February 1994)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 81 of 1992

Judge

Egonda-Ntende, J

The court found that the defendant's driver was solely negligent in causing the accident by entering the main Kampala-Jinja highway from a minor road at high speed without stopping or checking for safety, thereby breaching his duty of care to other road users. The evidence from three eyewitnesses was consistent and unshaken, and the presence of skid marks corroborated the plaintiffs' account that their driver attempted to brake but could not avoid the collision. The defendant failed to adduce any evidence to support allegations of contributory negligence or to rebut the presumption that its d…

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• Negligence
• Vicarious Liability
• Personal Injury
• Damages Quantification
• Burden Of Proof

Subhi v Miskiria

Subhi v Miskiria (Civil Appeal No. 88 of 1954) [1955] EACA 302 (1 January 1955)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 88 of 1954

Judge

Nihill P, O'Connor CJ, Worley VP

The court held that the appellant had no right, title, or interest in Shamba Ndagaa because the alleged sale to his mother was never completed by registered conveyance, as required by law. Consequently, she could not legally dedicate the property as Wakf. The statutory requirement for registration under the Registration of Documents Decree and the Transfer of Property Decree excluded the application of equitable principles such as those in Walsh v. Lonsdale. The Wakf was therefore invalid, and the respondent's title, based on a court sale and long possession, was upheld. Regarding damages, th…

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• Wakf Property
• Adverse Possession
• Registration Of Documents
• Burden Of Proof
• Damages Quantification

Singh v Kumbhar

Singh v Kumbhar (Civil Appeal No. 7 of 1948) [1948] EACA 7 (1 January 1948)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 7 of 1948

Judge

Edwards CJ, Nihill P, Pearson J

Appeal over damages for failure to repair a motor bus. The court upheld liability but reduced the awards for the bus value and lost profits.

• Contract For Services
• Damages Quantification
• Negligence Of Bailee
• Loss Of Profits
• Burden Of Proof
• Appellate Review Of Damages