Mpanga v Kigozi
Mpanga v Kigozi (Miscellaneous Application 137 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 392 (2 October 2023)
The Applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for non-appearance at the hearing that led to the dismissal of Civil Appeal No.02 of 2021. The Court found that the Applicant and his Counsel were not aware of the hearing dates due to lapses in communication from the Court and failure to forward or serve hearing notices. The Court held that the Applicant was present at previous hearings and showed interest in prosecuting the appeal. Applying the principle that errors or lapses of Counsel or Court should not be visited on an innocent litigant, and that justice requires disputes to be heard on their…
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- Reinstatement Of Appeal
- Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
- Sufficient Cause
- Court Communication
- Errors Of Counsel