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KCB Bank Uganda Limited v Leeward Investments (Civil Suit No. 448 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 200 (25 June 2025)
The High Court held that WhatsApp service on a company director was effective and entered default judgment for KCB Bank Uganda Limited after no defence was filed.
Sembatya Ibrahim v Daniel Walugembe (Miscellaneous Application No. 2038 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 158 (28 March 2025)
The court found that the applicant was effectively served with summons both through his receptionist at his place of business and electronically via WhatsApp to the number he provided in the underlying agreement. The applicant's own admission that he learned of the suit and engaged lawyers to file a defense demonstrated that service achieved its intended purpose. The court held that the applicant's denial of service was unconvincing, as the evidence showed the WhatsApp number used for service matched the one in the agreement. The court further recognized the validity of electronic service und…
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Ssembatya v Walugembe (Miscellaneous Application 2038 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 33 (28 March 2025)
The High Court of Uganda dismissed an application to set aside a default judgment, finding the applicant had been effectively served, including by WhatsApp.
Nsubuga v Kawuulu Maize Millers SMC Ltd (Civil Appeal 101 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 371 (12 December 2024)
The High Court upheld dismissal of a civil appeal, finding WhatsApp service effective, striking a vague ground of appeal, and rejecting claims of stay and duress.
Akibawe v Mango Fund Inc (Miscellaneous Application 1093 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 370 (26 November 2024)
The court set aside a default judgment after finding that summons had not been effectively served on the applicant, despite WhatsApp communications.
Paragon Real Estate Surveyors Limited & Another v Chemonges & 4 Others (Miscellaneous Application 363 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 289 (8 May 2024)
The High Court at Mbale dismissed an application to set aside a default judgment, finding the applicants had been properly served, including by WhatsApp.
Barigye v Kiiza Omamteker (Miscellaneous Application 2075 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 414 (15 December 2023)
The High Court dismissed a suit for failure to serve summons within 21 days, finding WhatsApp screenshots and alleged LCI service were insufficient proof.
Zarin Pharmaceuticals Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Miscellaneous Application No. 197 of 2022) [2023] UGTAT 1 (23 February 2023)
The Tribunal dismissed an application to extend time for filing a tax review, finding that service of the objection decision was valid and the nearly four-year delay was unjustified.
Male Mabilizi v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application No. 918 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 50 (27 January 2022)
The High Court upheld email service of court process, finding substituted service was permissible where personal service was impracticable and the respondent had responded.
