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Baguma v Muhwezi (Civil Appeal 26 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1166 (25 October 2024)
The High Court dismissed Baguma George’s appeal and upheld the magistrate’s judgment for Muhwezi Astone over wrongful impounding of cattle and related damages.
Ntale and 7 Others V Attorney General (Civil Suit No.033 of 2013) [2024] UGHCCD 30 (19 January 2024)
The plaintiffs established all elements of the tort of malicious prosecution: they were prosecuted by the defendant's agents, the prosecution ended in their favour, there was no reasonable or probable cause for the charges, and the prosecution was instituted maliciously. The defendant failed to provide any evidence or submissions to rebut the plaintiffs' claims. The court found that the plaintiffs were arrested, detained, and prosecuted without basis, resulting in economic loss and inconvenience. However, the plaintiffs did not adduce sufficient medical or corroborative evidence to prove tort…
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Nakayiima and 3 Others v Nalumansi and 2 Others (Civil Appeal No. 111 of 2019) [2022] UGCA 245 (28 September 2022)
The Court of Appeal held that the sale of estate property by the first and second appellants to the third and fourth appellants was illegal, as it was conducted without letters of administration, rendering the transaction null and void. The doctrine of bona fide purchaser for value without notice did not apply, as neither the third nor fourth appellants held title and knowingly participated in an unlawful transaction. The award of general damages by the High Court was excessive and not properly justified; the appellate court substituted it with a lower amount based on inconvenience and destru…
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Lwanga and Another v Balikuddeme (Civil Suit No. 143 of 2016) [2021] UGHCLD 401 (11 May 2021)
The High Court found the defendant breached two land sale agreements, rejected his evasive defence, and awarded refunds, damages, interest, and costs.
Esom International Tours (U) Limited v Nagoya Co Limited T/a Nagoya Customs Bonded Warehouse (Civil Suit No. 834 of 2014) [2020] UGCommC 160 (30 October 2020)
The High Court held the defendant liable for flood damage to the plaintiff’s bonded vehicle, awarding general and special damages, interest, and costs.
Sebuhingiriza v Attorney General (Civil Suit No. 1251 of 1999) [2012] UGHC 249 (20 November 2012)
The High Court dismissed a claim for special damages and interest, finding the plaintiff’s proof inconsistent and unparticularised, but granted vacant possession.
Kladitis and Another v East African Cotton Co. (C.A. 18/1931.) [1931] EACA 4 (1 January 1931)
The Court of Appeal held that alleged cotton shortages and ginning charges were not proved as damages. The decree was reduced to the admitted balance only.
