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Henry Mpima and Others v Nambwere Erina Bisobye Nalongo and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 3296 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 112 (20 June 2025)
The High Court partly allowed an application to strike out a counterclaim, removing it against two newly added counter defendants for want of service.
Ainebyona Tindikahwa v Tulinawe (CIVIL APPEAL NO.34 OF 2021) [2025] UGHC 235 (3 February 2025)
The High Court dismissed a civil appeal over alleged conversion of a power saw, but held the respondent should not have participated after failing to file a defence in time.
Esco Uganda Limited v Kasangaki (Civil Suit 20 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1143 (6 December 2024)
The High Court at Hoima awarded ESCO (U) Ltd special and general damages against its former branch manager for unaccounted funds, with interest and costs, after an uncontested ex parte hearing.
Muzamil & Another v Ajiga (Civil Appeal 11 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 972 (3 October 2024)
The High Court allowed the appeal, finding no effective service of summons on the appellants before ex parte proceedings and setting aside the magistrate’s orders.
Busonga v Victory Christian Centre (Miscellaneous Application 466 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 206 (22 August 2024)
The court found that the Respondent failed to effect personal service of summons on the Applicant before resorting to substituted service. Service was only made on the 3rd defendant, a joint administrator, without evidence of authorization to receive summons on behalf of the Applicant. The Respondent did not make reasonable efforts to serve all administrators individually, as required by law. Consequently, the Applicant was not effectively served, constituting sufficient cause for his failure to file a written statement of defence within the prescribed time. The court exercised its discretion…
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Tushemereirwe v Yosamu and 3 Others (HCT-05-LD-CS 67 of 2019) [2024] UGHC 553 (28 June 2024)
The court found that the plaintiffs, as biological children and beneficiaries of the estate of the late Erifazi Bikirimire, have sufficient interest and locus standi to file suit to protect the estate, including challenging alleged unlawful distribution and fraudulent transfer of estate property. The principle from ISRAEL KABWA VS MARTIN BANOBA MUSIGA SCCA No.52/1995 applies, allowing beneficiaries to sue in their own names even without letters of administration, particularly where the suit seeks to protect the estate from mismanagement or illegal acts. The existence of an administrator does…
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Katende v Victoria Nile Plastics (Miscellaneous Application 142 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 232 (21 April 2024)
The High Court refused to set aside ex parte proceedings, finding no sufficient cause for the applicant’s and counsel’s absence when the case was called.
Zawedde & 2 Others v Nalwanga (Civil Appeal 7 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 101 (17 April 2024)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, upholding findings that the locus in quo was properly conducted, the kibanja sale was proved, and damages were justified.
Attorney General v Oola (Miscellaneous Application 141 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 198 (8 April 2024)
The High Court at Gulu set aside a consent decree in a land compensation dispute after finding it was based on a mistaken understanding of the land ownership.
Kisakye v Nankya (Miscellaneous Application 3089 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 73 (20 March 2024)
The High Court reviewed and set aside a land judgment after finding the suit had proceeded against a deceased defendant without proper service on his estate.
