Uganda Case Law

Twinomugisha v Uganda Alluminium Limited

Twinomugisha v Uganda Alluminium Limited (Civil Appeal 19 of 2001) [2002] UGSC 44 (24 April 2002)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 19 of 2001

Judge

Odoki, CJ, J.W.N.Tsekooko, JSC, Karokora, JSC, Mulenga, JSC, Kanyeihamba, JSC

The Supreme Court found that the pleadings and evidence did not establish a cause of action for defamation, harassment, or violation of constitutional rights. The respondent's actions in reporting the matter to police and demanding payment for goods supplied were lawful and justified, given the appellant's admitted signatures on the dishonoured cheques and the absence of evidence of malice or falsehood. The framing of issues by the Court of Appeal was proper, focusing on whether the claim and counterclaim were proved. The appellant could not be held liable for the counterclaim based on the bl…

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• Defamation
• Harassment
• Abuse Of Process
• Pleadings And Issues
• Counterclaim Liability

Altimimi v Twinomugisha

Altimimi v Twinomugisha (Civil Appeal No. 22 of 2000) [2000] UGCA 49 (19 January 2000)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 22 of 2000

Judge

Mukasa-Kikonyogo, DCJ, Twinomujuni, JA, Kitumba, JA

The Court of Appeal set aside damages for harassment and defamation, finding the respondent had not proved a cause of action. The counterclaim over dishonoured cheques also failed.

• Cause Of Action
• Defamation
• Harassment
• Damages
• Constitutional Rights Violation
• Cause-of-action

Twinomugisha v Uganda Aluminium Ltd

Twinomugisha v Uganda Aluminium Ltd (CIVIL SUIT NO.1030 OF 1998) [2000] UGHC 64 (19 January 2000)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO.1030 OF 1998

Judges

Ntabgoba, PJ

The High Court held that the plaintiff did not owe the defendant’s alleged debt and had merely signed blank cheques at her late husband’s request. The defendant’s police report was found to be harassment.

• Malicious Prosecution
• Harassment
• Defamation
• Vicarious Liability
• Damages
• Bills Of Exchange