Uganda Case Law

Pearl Dairy Farms Limited v Zhuang Shaolong T/A Good Home Supermarket (HCT-01-CV-MA-0119-2024)

Pearl Dairy Farms Limited v Zhuang Shaolong T/A Good Home Supermarket (HCT-01-CV-MA-0119-2024) [2025] UGHC 540 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-MA-0119-2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The Applicant has raised substantial and bona fide triable issues of law and fact, including a complete denial of any contractual relationship, alleged payments, and the authenticity of the documents relied upon by the Respondent. Serious allegations of forgery and fraud have been made, which cannot be resolved through summary procedure and require a full trial for proper determination. The Respondent's failure to file an affidavit in reply leaves the Applicant's assertions unchallenged, further strengthening the case for granting unconditional leave. Established jurisprudence dictates that w…

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• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Contractual Disputes
• Alleged Forgery
• Triable Issues
• Debt Recovery

Mugema v Matovu

Mugema v Matovu (Civil Suit 868 of 2019) [2024] UGCommC 91 (11 April 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 868 of 2019

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The court found that the Defendant, in his witness statement, expressly admitted indebtedness to the Plaintiff in the sum of Ugx. 99,000,000/=. Of this, Ugx. 15,000,000/= had already been paid, leaving a balance of Ugx. 84,000,000/=. The court held that the admission was clear, unambiguous, and left no room for doubt, satisfying the requirements under Order 13 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The court exercised its discretion to enter judgment on admission for the admitted sum, as there was no need for a full trial. The Plaintiff, having abandoned the claim for the balance, was entitled…

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• Money Had And Received
• Judgment On Admission
• Debt Recovery
• Costs Award

Uganda Pulp & Paper Millers Limited v Eaton Manufactures Limited, Kagoro Epimac & Dr. N. Venkata Erishan

Uganda Pulp & Paper Millers Limited v Eaton Manufactures Limited, Kagoro Epimac & Dr. N. Venkata Erishan (Civil Suit 4 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 237 (9 November 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 4 of 2022

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The High Court entered judgment on admission for the plaintiff after a defendant’s accountant unequivocally admitted the debt, less USD 2,000 already paid.

• Judgment On Admission
• Summary Suit
• Debt Recovery
• Admissions In Pleadings
• Judgment-on-admission
• Debt-recovery

olara v Omony

olara v Omony (Miscellaneous Application 2 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 289 (5 October 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2 of 2022

Judge

Okello, J

The High Court dismissed an application to stay execution of a consent decree, holding it had been overtaken by the dismissal of the related application to set aside the consent judgment.

• Stay Of Execution
• Consent Judgment
• Loan Agreement
• Contract Breach
• Debt Recovery
• Stay-of-execution

Ecobank Uganda Limited v Victor Construction Works Limited

Ecobank Uganda Limited v Victor Construction Works Limited (Civil Appeal 4 of 2017) [2023] UGCommC 61 (28 August 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 4 of 2017

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court held that a bank loan write-off does not cancel the debt, found no proof the account restriction caused contract failure, and allowed the appeal.

• Loan Write Off
• Mortgage Realisation
• Banking Regulations
• Contractual Liability
• Debt Recovery
• Loan-write-off

Transpaper Uganda Limited v Pepper Publications Limited

Transpaper Uganda Limited v Pepper Publications Limited (Civil Suit 69 of 2020) [2023] UGCommC 174 (30 June 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 69 of 2020

Judge

Mutesi, J

The Commercial Court held that Pepper Publications Ltd defaulted under a debt settlement agreement and owed Transpaper Uganda Ltd UGX 1,083,450,204, plus interest, damages and costs.

• Credit Sale Agreements
• Debt Recovery
• Breach Of Contract
• General Damages
• Interest Awards
• Credit-sale-agreements

Combined Services Limited v Attorney General of Uganda

Combined Services Limited v Attorney General of Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 801 of 2022) [2023] UGCommC 246 (7 June 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 801 of 2022

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The High Court recalculated sums due under earlier commercial judgments, found UGX 29,689,457 outstanding as at 31 May 2022, and declined to compel immediate payment.

• Judgment Enforcement
• Interest Computation
• Debt Recovery
• Court Orders
• Costs Awards
• Judgment-enforcement

Ecobank Uganda Limited v Fone Plus Limited & Others

Ecobank Uganda Limited v Fone Plus Limited & Others (Civil Suit 776 of 2021) [2023] UGCommC 146 (12 May 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 776 of 2021

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The court found that the 1st defendant was indebted to the plaintiff for USD 3,403,046, having received and defaulted on credit facilities, and that the plaintiff was entitled to debit the 1st defendant's account and charge interest as per the contractual terms. The 1st defendant's arguments regarding unauthorized debiting and mistaken restructure were rejected, as the agreements expressly permitted such actions and the defendant had acknowledged the debt and requested restructuring. The 2nd and 3rd defendants, as guarantors under demand guarantees, became liable upon the 1st defendant's defa…

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• Letters Of Credit
• Guarantees And Indemnities
• Loan Restructuring
• Bankers Lien
• Contractual Interest
• Debt Recovery

Seruyange v Sserwanga

Seruyange v Sserwanga (Civil Suit No. 605 of 2020) [2022] UGCommC 87 (5 October 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 605 of 2020

Judge

Abinyo, J

The High Court of Uganda found the defendant liable for breaching a loan agreement and ordered payment of USD 25,650, general damages, interest, and costs.

• Loan Agreements
• Breach Of Contract
• Debt Recovery
• General Damages
• Breach-of-contract
• Loan-agreements

Galiwango t/a Habriz Auto Supplies v Royal Transit Ltd and Anor

Galiwango t/a Habriz Auto Supplies v Royal Transit Ltd and Anor (Civil Suit No. 511 of 2018) [2022] UGCommC 11 (24 January 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 511 of 2018

Judge

Gaswaga, J

The High Court found a valid supply contract, held the defendants liable for the unpaid balance on truck spare parts, and awarded the plaintiff UGX 200,031,000 plus costs.

• Contract Formation
• Credit Sales
• Company Liability
• Debt Recovery
• Contract-formation
• Debt-recovery