Uganda Case Law

Rwenzori Cotton Ginners Company Limited v Jinda International Textiles Co. Limited & 2 Others

Rwenzori Cotton Ginners Company Limited v Jinda International Textiles Co. Limited & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 3061 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 154 (3 May 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 3061 of 2023

Judge

Ocaya, J

The High Court ordered the respondents to provide UGX 350 million as security for costs in a commercial dispute, finding a real risk of non-recovery if costs were awarded.

• Security For Costs
• Receivership
• Company Striking Off
• Mortgage Transfers
• Counterclaims
• Enforcement Of Costs

M/s Odokel Opolot & Co. Advocates v Springs International Limited

M/s Odokel Opolot & Co. Advocates v Springs International Limited (Miscellaneous Cause 74 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 191 (27 November 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 74 of 2023

Judge

Mutesi, J

The court found that the applicant had fulfilled all statutory requirements for taxation of an advocate's bill of costs. The bill was properly signed and delivered to the respondent's managing director, who, though refusing to personally acknowledge receipt, became aware of the documents and instructed his secretary to receive them. The respondent did not dispute the existence of the advocate-client relationship or prove payment of legal fees. The court held that the applicant was entitled to have its bill of costs taxed, and the respondent's objections regarding service and indebtedness were…

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• Advocate Client Fees
• Taxation Of Costs
• Service Of Process
• Enforcement Of Costs

M/s Odokel Opolot & Co. Advocates v Shumuk Investments Limited

M/s Odokel Opolot & Co. Advocates v Shumuk Investments Limited (Miscellaneous Application 77 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 193 (27 November 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 77 of 2023

Judge

Mutesi, J

The applicant established that it provided legal services to the respondent in the referenced suits and applications, and that the bill of costs and demand letter were duly delivered to the respondent's managing director, who became aware of their contents. The requirements under Section 57 of the Advocates Act for delivery and service of the bill of costs were satisfied. The respondent failed to demonstrate payment of legal fees or any defect in service that would preclude taxation. The absence of a written agreement for fees does not bar the applicant from seeking taxation, and the court is…

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• Advocate Client Fees
• Taxation Of Costs
• Service Of Process
• Enforcement Of Costs