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Amin v Birungi and 2 Others (Civil Suit 460 of 2011) [2025] UGHCLD 128 (9 July 2025)
The High Court of Uganda dismissed a land suit for want of prosecution after finding the plaintiff had not advanced the matter since 2011 and had been served.
Uganda v Oscar and Others (HCT-01-CR-CN-0014-2024) [2025] UGHC 521 (4 July 2025)
The High Court dismissed the State’s criminal appeal for want of prosecution after the appellant failed to file a memorandum of appeal within the required time.
Walugembe William v Katumwa Ronald and Nakimera Joyce (Miscellaneous Application No. 0536 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 119 (6 June 2025)
The applicant failed to comply with the court's explicit schedule for filing written submissions, which is a mandatory procedural requirement for prosecuting an application for leave to appear and defend a summary suit. The failure to file written submissions is treated as a failure to prosecute the application, analogous to non-appearance in court. The applicant did not provide any reason for the default nor seek an extension of time. In accordance with established legal principles and precedents, the court is entitled to dismiss the application for want of prosecution. Consequently, the app…
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Sarah Anena v Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda and Others (Constitutional Petition No. 0033 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 163 (15 May 2025)
The Constitutional Court dismissed Sarah Anena’s petition for want of prosecution after she failed to comply with directions on amendment, filing, and service.
The Kabaka of Buganda v Kibuule Ronald & Another (Civil Appeal 369 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 60 (24 February 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal after the parties failed to file submissions, leaving the court unable to determine the review dispute on the merits.
UMEME Limited v Tirwomwe (Civil Appeal 208 of 2016) [2024] UGCA 221 (23 August 2024)
The Court of Appeal dismissed UMEME Limited’s appeal for failure to prosecute, citing prolonged delay in filing conferencing notes and repeated non-compliance with court directions.
Kamoga v Nabukeera (MA 3696 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 108 (22 April 2024)
The court found that Civil Suit No. 616 of 2021 was dismissed due to abatement, as the plaintiffs failed to take any steps to prosecute the suit after the last pleading. Under the Civil Procedure Rules, the appropriate remedy for a suit that has abated is to file a fresh suit, not to seek reinstatement of the dismissed suit. Arguments regarding mistake of counsel are immaterial in the context of abatement. The application to reinstate the suit is improper and constitutes an abuse of court process. Additionally, the prayer for stay of execution cannot be granted as there is no existing suit or…
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Luzinda and 2 Others v Kizito (Civil Suit No. 388 of 2016) [2023] UGHCLD 71 (20 March 2023)
The High Court dismissed the counterclaim for want of prosecution after more than two years of inactivity and non-compliance with court directions. No costs were ordered.
Kyazike and Another v Ssalongo Musiisi (Civil Suit No. 537 of 2019) [2022] UGHCLD 106 (17 May 2022)
The Land Division dismissed a land suit after finding the plaintiffs had not diligently prosecuted the case or complied with repeated court directions.
Kibaale District Local Goverment v Kakumiro Drivers Agency (Miscellaneous Application No. 35 of 2022) [2022] UGHCLD 113 (7 April 2022)
The High Court dismissed the application for want of prosecution after the applicant and its counsel failed to appear or show interest in pursuing it.
