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Byamukama v Sebambulidde and 9 Others (Miscellaneous Application 121 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 122 (25 September 2023)
The High Court at Mukono set aside a dismissal order and reinstated a civil land suit, accepting the applicant’s explanation for absence and finding the matter should be heard on merits.
Luvutu Kamya ( suing through his lawful attorney Ssemugwe) v Mukwaya and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 514 of 2022) [2022] UGHCLD 142 (5 August 2022)
The court found that while the applicant and his counsel were responsible for repeated adjournments and non-compliance with court orders, the overriding interest of substantive justice required that the applicant be given an opportunity to present his case fully. The court emphasized that mistakes of counsel should not be visited on the litigant where possible, and that the main purpose of litigation is to have disputes determined on their merits. Accordingly, the application to reopen the plaintiff's case was allowed, subject to the applicant paying the costs of the application to the respon…
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Sserufusa v Bamwite Edward (Advocates) & 9 Ors (Misc. Application No. 0236 of 2014) [2018] UGHCLD 13 (30 January 2018)
The High Court dismissed an application to amend a plaint and add respondents, finding the proposed amendments would materially alter the original cause of action.
