Uganda Case Law

Muleterwa v Kemirembe

Muleterwa v Kemirembe (Civil Appeal No. 111 of 2020) [2021] UGCA 191 (16 December 2021)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 111 of 2020

Judge

Monica K. Mugenyi, JA, Kasule, Ag JA, Kiryabwire, JA

The Court of Appeal held that the trial court erred in concurrently attributing vicarious liability to the State and personal liability to the appellant for negligence regarding the loss and disposal of the respondent's motor vehicle. The evidence did not meet the higher standard required to prove fraud against the appellant, and the award of special and general damages was not supported by strict proof or solid factual basis. The appellant's supervisory failure warranted nominal damages only. The appeal was substantially allowed, setting aside the trial court's judgment and orders against th…

Source excerpt

• Vicarious Liability
• Conversion Of Property
• Assessment Of Damages
• Proof Of Special Damages
• Fraud In Property Disposal
• Nominal Damages