Uganda Case Law

Apollo Bright Bweyakye and Others v Professor Sam Tulya-Muhika

Apollo Bright Bweyakye and Others v Professor Sam Tulya-Muhika (Civil Application 239 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 234 (18 July 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 239 of 2023

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal held that the respondent's affidavit in reply was competent, as the deponent was not in personal conduct of the case and was privy to relevant facts, and a valid practicing certificate was on record. The court found that the application disclosed serious questions of law and fact, particularly regarding the propriety of the Notice of Appeal and the extension of time, which merited consideration by the Supreme Court. The court emphasized that it was not the forum to reassess the merits of the underlying appeal but to determine whether the intended appeal was arguable and no…

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• Leave To Appeal
• Extension Of Time
• Notice Of Appeal
• Dilatory Conduct
• Affidavit Competence
• Land Dispute

Strogen Limited and Others v Vehicle and Equipment Leasing Ltd

Strogen Limited and Others v Vehicle and Equipment Leasing Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 348 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 175 (17 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 348 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court dismissed an application to set aside a judgment, finding no sufficient cause and holding that the applicants had been dilatory and aware of the proceedings.

• Setting Aside Ex Parte Judgment
• Sufficient Cause
• Mistake Of Counsel
• Dilatory Conduct
• Fair Hearing
• Costs Award

Lubega George v Twaha Ahmed Siraje

Lubega George v Twaha Ahmed Siraje (Miscellaneous Application No. 0273 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 55 (9 May 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 0273 of 2025

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The Court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate any error apparent on the face of the record, discovery of new evidence, or other sufficient reason to warrant review of the orders dismissing Miscellaneous Application No. 1055 of 2024. The applicant and his counsel were aware of the absence of the lower Court record when directions for submissions were issued but did not inform the Court or take proactive steps to obtain the record once it became available. The applicant's conduct reflected a lack of diligence, and the arguments raised were procedural matters already considered in the…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
• Appeal Reinstatement
• Procedural Errors
• Dilatory Conduct

Kibirige v Yako Bank Uganda Limited & Another

Kibirige v Yako Bank Uganda Limited & Another (Civil Application 148 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 55 (18 February 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 148 of 2024

Judge

Cheborion-Barishaki, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC

The application for extension of time to apply for leave to appeal is barred by law under Order 22 Rule 60 of the Civil Procedure Rules, which renders orders made in objector proceedings conclusive and not subject to appeal. The only remedy available to a party aggrieved by such an order is to institute a separate suit to establish rights in the attached property. The applicant's actions amounted to inordinate delay and dilatory conduct, and the application constituted an abuse of court process, as the same issues were already pending before the Family Division of the High Court in a separate…

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• Extension Of Time
• Leave To Appeal
• Objector Proceedings
• Abuse Of Court Process
• Dilatory Conduct
• Conclusiveness Of Orders

Sentongo v Katende & Another

Sentongo v Katende & Another (Miscellaneous Application 2436 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 22 (28 January 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2436 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify the extension of time to file an appeal. The medical reports submitted did not establish that the applicant was hospitalized at Mengo Hospital for the period claimed or that he was incapacitated from filing the appeal. Furthermore, the applicant was aware of the judgment delivery date, which was communicated in his presence and that of his counsel. The court concluded that the applicant was guilty of dilatory conduct and had not demonstrated any grounds warranting the exercise of the court's discretion to exte…

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• Extension Of Time
• Appeal Out Of Time
• Dilatory Conduct
• Medical Grounds
• Judgment Delivery
• Costs Award

Kakura v Okedongo

Kakura v Okedongo (Civil Miscellaneous Appeal 10 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 867 (19 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Appeal 10 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima allowed an application to enlarge time for filing a memorandum of appeal, despite delay, and set aside the Assistant Registrar’s dismissal order.

• Enlargement Of Time
• Dilatory Conduct
• Affidavit Evidence
• Land Dispute
• Costs Award
• Enlargement-of-time

Kakuru v Okedongo

Kakuru v Okedongo (Civil Miscellaneous Appeal 10 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 886 (19 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Appeal 10 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The court found that although the Appellant had a history of delay and dilatory conduct, he provided sufficient cause for the latest delay, primarily due to illness and lack of notice. The discretion to enlarge time should be exercised to allow the appeal to be determined on its merits, especially in a land matter where the ends of justice require substantive adjudication. The Assistant Registrar's strict approach to delay was justified by the record, but the High Court determined that justice would be better served by granting the application, subject to conditions to mitigate prejudice to t…

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• Enlargement Of Time
• Appeals Process
• Dilatory Conduct
• Affidavit Evidence
• Land Disputes

Musinguzi and Others v Rweru and Another

Musinguzi and Others v Rweru and Another (Miscellaneous Application 3 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 710 (12 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 3 of 2024

Judge

Mugabo, J

The High Court of Uganda at Fort Portal dismissed an application to extend time to appeal, finding the applicants had notice of judgment and showed no sufficient cause.

• Extension Of Time
• Leave To Appeal
• Service Of Judgment Notice
• Dilatory Conduct
• Abuse Of Court Process
• Extension-of-time

Butaleeba v Buuzabalyawo

Butaleeba v Buuzabalyawo (Civil Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 690 (23 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The court found that the applicant failed to prove sufficient cause for his non-appearance on 16th October, 2023. The explanation of mishearing the date was unsupported by any medical evidence or documentation, and the applicant did not take reasonable steps to confirm the hearing date with the court clerk. The reasons advanced regarding counsel's office closure and ill health were not substantiated with adequate details or documentation. The applicant's failure to file required documents and witness statements, despite repeated court directives, demonstrated a lack of vigilance and complianc…

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• Setting Aside Exparte Orders
• Sufficient Cause For Nonappearance
• Dilatory Conduct
• Land Disputes
• Court Attendance
• Procedural Timelines

Baluku & Another v Kikatilyo

Baluku & Another v Kikatilyo (Miscellaneous Application 48 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 531 (31 January 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 48 of 2023

Judge

Mugabo, J

The High Court declined to reinstate a dismissed application for leave to appeal out of time, finding no sufficient cause for the applicants’ nonappearance.

• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Application
• Sufficient Cause
• Nonappearance
• Dilatory Conduct
• Company Litigation Authority
• Civil-procedure