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Lubadde v Nsubuga and Another (Election Petition Appeal No. Miscellaneous Application No. 19 of 2021) [2022] UGCA 160 (14 June 2022)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application to extend time for late service of an election appeal record, finding no sufficient cause for the delay.
Kakembo v Bikako and Another (Election Petition Application 32 of 2016) [2016] UGCA 91 (19 December 2016)
The Court of Appeal granted an extension of time to file the memorandum and record of appeal in an election petition application, finding sufficient reason for delay.
Lanyero Sarah & Anor Vs Lanyero Molly (Reference No. 225 of 2013) [2014] UGCA 122 (30 June 2014)
The court found that the instruction fees awarded by the taxing officer—UGX 50,000,000 for lead counsel and UGX 35,000,000 for assisting counsel—were manifestly excessive given the circumstances of the case, which involved an ordinary election appeal with limited complexity and a relatively short record. The court emphasized that excessive costs in election petitions can deter participation in elective office and undermine democratic principles, particularly for marginalized groups. Applying the principles set out in the Court of Appeal Rules and relevant case law, the court reduced the instr…
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