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Civil Procedure [2023] UGHCLD 221

Kabagambe v Kahire

Kabagambe v Kahire (Civil Suit 389 of 2016) [2023] UGHCLD 221 (27 July 2023)

The High Court held that the plaint did not disclose a cause of action because the evidence did not prove a valid land sale contract, only a loan arrangement.

  • Cause Of Action
  • Sale Of Land
  • Oral Contracts
  • Evidence Of Contract
  • Specific Performance
  • Cause-of-action
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Commercial And Corporate [2015] UGCommC 5

Stream Aviation FZC v Attorney General

Stream Aviation FZC v Attorney General (Civil Suit No. 9 of 2010) [2015] UGCommC 5 (12 January 2015)

The court found that the plaintiff, Stream Aviation FZC, failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that it entered into a legally enforceable contract with the Government of Uganda. The plaintiff did not provide sufficient documentary evidence of its legal existence as a foreign company authorized to do business in Uganda, nor did it produce a valid written contract or proof of performance such as flight plans or permits. The evidence showed that the Ministry of Defence contracted with Stream Aviation Limited, a Ugandan entity, and made payments accordingly. The plaintiff's witness was fo…

  • Contract Formation
  • Foreign Company Registration
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Agency And Authority
  • Evidence Of Contract
  • Remedies For Breach
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Commercial And Corporate [2009] UGHC 4

Kamagara Charles v Uganda Railways Corporation

Kamagara Charles v Uganda Railways Corporation (Civil Suit No.846 of 2005) (Civil Suit No.846 of 2005) [2009] UGHC 4 (5 February 2009)

The court found that the plaintiff had proved, on a balance of probabilities, that the defendant took over the specified quantity of sugar at Mwanza, Tanzania, and delivered less than that quantity in Kampala, Uganda. The consignment notes, tally sheets, and invoices were accepted as credible evidence of the contract and the loss. The defendant failed to provide a valid explanation for the shortfall, and the court rejected the argument that the loss could have occurred before the defendant's custody. The court distinguished the cited Agrovalue Processors Impex (U) Ltd v URC case, finding that…

  • Carriage Of Goods
  • Contract Of Carriage
  • Loss Of Goods
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Damages For Breach
  • Evidence Of Contract
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Commercial And Corporate [2000] UGHC 50

Kibalama v Alfasan Belgie CVBA

Kibalama v Alfasan Belgie CVBA (Civil Suit No. 92 of 1998) [2000] UGHC 50 (2 October 2000)

The High Court dismissed Edward Kibalama’s contract claim against Alfasan Belgie CVBA for lack of proof of a binding drug-sale contract and payment.

  • Breach Of Contract
  • Sale Of Goods
  • Evidence Of Contract
  • Remedies For Breach
  • Counter Claims
  • Breach-of-contract
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