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Otim v Alupo (Taxation Appeal 3 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 62 (30 January 2024)
The High Court dismissed a taxation appeal, upholding a UGX 32,330,000 costs award and finding no basis to interfere with the taxing master’s discretion.
Ogavu v Crown Bottlers Ltd (MISC. APPLICATION NO.415 OF 1997) [2000] UGHC 60 (14 January 2000)
The appellate court found that the affidavits supporting the application to reinstate the suit contained falsehoods, particularly regarding the claim that the case was not cause-listed. The trial magistrate's finding that there was no sufficient cause for non-appearance was upheld, as the appellant and his counsel failed to provide credible or sufficient evidence for their absence. The court emphasized that a party is bound by the acts of his advocate and that the lower court properly exercised its discretion in dismissing the application. The appeal was dismissed with costs, as the appellant…
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Mabumba v Semakula (Civil Suit No. 589 of 1991) [1993] UGHC 20 (18 January 1993)
The High Court of Uganda allowed a defendant’s request to file a written statement of defence out of time, finding the delay was explained and compensable in costs.
Elahi v Mohamed (C.C. 11/1929.) [1929] EACA 49 (1 January 1929)
The court refused security for costs at first instance, holding that poverty alone is not enough under Order 23 and that English practice should guide discretion.
