Sbeity & Anor v Akello
Sbeity & Anor v Akello (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 249 OF 2018) [2018] UGHCCD 94 (1 June 2018)
The court found that the applicants were not served with the notice of motion to set aside the consent judgment, resulting in an ex parte decision against them. This denial of an opportunity to be heard constitutes a serious ground warranting judicial consideration on appeal. The respondent's acceptance of payment under the consent settlement and subsequent challenge to its finality further supports the applicants' claim of injustice. Additionally, the conduct of the respondent's counsel in deposing an affidavit and appearing in the same contentious matter contravened professional conduct reg…
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- Leave To Appeal
- Ex Parte Decision
- Consent Judgment
- Service Of Process
- Professional Conduct
- Summary Suit