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Mugalaasi Holdings Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority & Another (Civil Suit 202 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 8 (31 January 2025)
The High Court held NWSC liable for negligent excavation that damaged Mugalaasi Holdings’ building, but dismissed the claim against KCCA and reduced damages because the building was already dilapidated.
Okech v Turihohabwe (Civil Appeal 53 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 181 (15 October 2024)
High Court upheld a magistrates’ court judgment for flooding damage, admitted a slightly late appeal for good cause, and dismissed challenges to negligence and special damages.
Omari and Another v Hon. Adoa and 5 Others (Civil Suit 734 of 2021) [2024] UGHCCD 155 (11 October 2024)
The court found that the plaint did not disclose a cause of action against the 6th defendant, as no facts were pleaded showing its liability for impounding or disposal of the fish. The evidence established that the impounded fish was immature and contraband under Ugandan law, justifying the actions of the 1st-5th defendants in impounding and disposing of the consignment pursuant to a valid court order. The plaintiffs failed to provide credible evidence of ownership, proper documentation, or declaration of the alleged cash, and their claims were riddled with contradictions and inconsistencies.…
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Baylor College of Medicine (Children Foundation) Uganda v Gatluak (Civil Appeal 10 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 1005 (3 October 2024)
The High Court found that the respondent, as a cousin brother of the deceased, had locus standi to institute the suit under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, as supported by the plaint and unchallenged witness testimony. The absence of the respondent's personal testimony did not bar the suit, as the law does not require the plaintiff's appearance if evidence is otherwise adduced. The court held that the trial magistrate properly evaluated the evidence, including the postmortem report and witness accounts, to conclude that the deceased died of electrocution at an event organized b…
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Busulwa & 2 Others v Kakooza (Civil Suit 11 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 1182 (1 October 2024)
The court found that the defendant was negligent and reckless in his driving, which caused the accident resulting in bodily injuries to the plaintiffs. The evidence showed that the defendant exceeded the speed limit, failed to signal, and did not exercise due care for other road users. The sketch map and eyewitness testimony corroborated the plaintiffs' account. The defendant breached his duty of care, and the plaintiffs proved their case on a balance of probabilities. Special damages were awarded only to the extent strictly proved by receipts, while general and exemplary damages were awarded…
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Kiiza v UMEME Limited (HCT-01-CV-CS 7 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 935 (30 September 2024)
The High Court held Umeme liable in negligence after a child was electrocuted by live wires from fallen poles and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Nabbale and 2 Others v The Registered Trustees of Kampala Archdiocese T/A St. Francis Hospital Nsambya (Civil Appeal 49 of 2021) [2024] UGHCCD 144 (6 September 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over alleged medical negligence in a premature infant’s blindness, holding the hospital acted reasonably in prioritizing lifesaving care.
Kambale v Tiba Oil Co. Limited (Civil Suit 24 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 810 (29 August 2024)
The High Court found Tiba Oil Co. Ltd vicariously liable for a fire allegedly caused by its driver and awarded damages, interest, and costs to the plaintiff.
Nsubuga v East Zone Service Station Limited (HCT-03-CV-CS 35 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 1018 (19 July 2024)
The plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that his truck was fueled with petrol instead of diesel at the defendant's station, resulting in mechanical failure and substantial loss. The defendant's generalized denials, failure to produce CCTV evidence, and lack of credible rebuttal left the plaintiff's evidence unshaken. The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, which was breached by its employee's negligent act. The defendant is vicariously liable for the actions of its employee performed in the course of business. The plaintiff strictly proved special damages for repair, towin…
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Ssekimwanyi v Ssebuliba & Another (Civil Suit 313 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 176 (23 May 2024)
The court found that the Defendants owed the Plaintiff a duty of care as custodians of his motor vehicle and breached that duty by leaving the vehicle unattended at a location without parking services, which exposed it to foreseeable risks including theft. The Plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that the Defendants' negligence caused the loss of his vehicle. The Plaintiff was entitled to special damages for the proven cost of the vehicle, general damages for inconvenience and mental anguish, interest on general damages at 6% per annum from the date of judgment until payment in full…
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