Uganda Case Law

Elgonia One Cafe International Limited & 3 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited & Another

Elgonia One Cafe International Limited & 3 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited & Another (Miscellaneous Application 259 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 901 (3 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 259 of 2020

Judge

Apiny, J

The court found that although the arbitral award was delivered approximately 15 days beyond the statutory two-month period, the applicants participated in the proceedings, failed to object to the delay, and thus waived their right to challenge the award on that ground under section 4 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The court further held that the arbitrator did not exceed the scope of reference, as the Field Warehouse and Storage Agreement and the Agricultural Loan Facility Agreement were inextricably linked, and the disputes arising from both were properly arbitrated. The 2nd, 3rd,…

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• Arbitral Award Setting Aside
• Arbitration Agreement Scope
• Joinder Of Parties
• Waiver Of Objection
• Privity Of Contract
• Group Of Companies Doctrine

Plinth Consultancy Services Limited v Inyatsi Construction Limited & 2 Others

Plinth Consultancy Services Limited v Inyatsi Construction Limited & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 53 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 263 (30 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 53 of 2024

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The High Court granted interim measures pending ICC arbitration, restraining release of a bank guarantee, ordering security for costs, and directing withholding of sums due under the project.

• Interim Measures In Arbitration
• Security For Costs
• Lien On Bank Guarantee
• Group Of Companies Doctrine
• Agency In Contracts
• Interim-measures-arbitration