Walalkila v Mugimba
Walalkila v Mugimba (Civil Appeal 197 of 2018) [2024] UGCA 211 (15 August 2024)
The Court of Appeal found that the appellant was aware of the preliminary objection raised by the respondent, as evidenced by the court record and directions given by the trial judge for submissions. The appellant's pleadings were defective, lacking necessary dates and particulars to establish claims within the limitation period, and failed to plead grounds of exemption. The suit was time barred under Section 6 of the Limitation Act, as the action for accountability was filed well outside the prescribed period. The trial court erred in requiring a representative order, as the appellant was en…
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- Preliminary Objection
- Limitation Periods
- Defective Pleadings
- Letters Of Administration
- Beneficiary Rights