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Amin v Birungi and 2 Others (Civil Suit 460 of 2011) [2025] UGHCLD 128 (9 July 2025)
The High Court of Uganda dismissed a land suit for want of prosecution after finding the plaintiff had not advanced the matter since 2011 and had been served.
Ssuubiryo Financial Service Ltd v Nsubuga Irene (Miscellaneous Application No. 1091 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 71 (19 June 2025)
The court found that the respondent/plaintiff failed to take out Summons for Directions within the mandatory 28-day period following the last reply, as required by Order 11A rule 1(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules. The rules provide that failure to comply results in automatic abatement of the suit. The court relied on both the express language of the rules and supporting case law, including Seruwu Jude v Swangz Avenue Ltd, to conclude that the suit had abated. The respondent's inaction constituted inordinate delay and demonstrated a lack of interest in prosecuting the matter, which prejudiced…
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Semitala Charles v Kagugube John (Miscellaneous Application No. 66 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 569 (18 June 2025)
The High Court at Mpigi dismissed an application to set aside dismissal and reinstate an appeal, finding the applicant had delayed prosecution without sufficient cause.
Nalubega Shadia v Hamiduh Seremba and Others (Civil Suit No. 1060 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 268 (12 May 2025)
The High Court of Uganda dismissed a land suit for want of prosecution after the plaintiff took no steps after filing, including failing to issue summons to defend.
Lubega George v Twaha Ahmed Siraje (Miscellaneous Application No. 0273 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 55 (9 May 2025)
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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Sekyewa Khamis and Another v Nalongo (Mlsc. APPLICATION NO 3109 OF 2023) [2025] UGHC 248 (30 April 2025)
The High Court of Uganda dismissed a miscellaneous application for want of prosecution after the applicants took no step for almost 18 months.
Aruho v Uganda Coffee Development Authority (Civil Suit No. 46 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 273 (25 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed a civil suit for want of prosecution after both parties failed to comply with pre-trial directions and did not attend court.
Muhindo v Kuka (Uganda) Limited (HCT-01-LD-MA-0086-2024) [2025] UGHC 279 (25 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to reinstate a suit dismissed for want of prosecution and held that the request for stay of execution was premature.
Byeshanika and Another v Attorney General and Others (Miscellaneous Application 76 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 209 (18 April 2025)
The High Court declined to set aside dismissal of a civil suit for want of prosecution, holding that the applicants had not shown sufficient cause for their inaction.
Isikwize v Baguma (Civil Suit 22 of 2019) [2025] UGHC 136 (28 February 2025)
The court found that the misquotation of the suit number in its ruling dated 27th February 2023 constituted an accidental slip or clerical error, which is rectifiable under Section 99 of the Civil Procedure Act (the slip rule). The error did not affect the substance of the decision but was a technical mistake in the citation of the suit number, likely caused by the similarity to the original case number. The court confirmed its inherent power to correct such errors to give effect to its manifest intention, provided the correction does not amount to a substantive review or alteration of the ju…
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