Uganda Case Law

Anisuma Traders Limited v Laptop World (U) Limited & Another

Anisuma Traders Limited v Laptop World (U) Limited & Another (Civil Suit 193 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 293 (20 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 193 of 2023

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The Plaintiff proved, on a balance of probabilities, that it supplied goods to the 1st Defendant, which were received and acknowledged, and that the Defendants failed to pay the outstanding purchase price. The Defendants' conduct—issuing cheques, closing their business, and disappearing—constitutes fraudulent trading and wrongful conduct. The court found sufficient grounds to lift the corporate veil and hold the 2nd Defendant personally liable for the debt. Special damages were awarded for the unpaid purchase price, general damages for economic inconvenience, interest at court rate from the d…

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• Outstanding Purchase Price
• Lifting Corporate Veil
• Fraudulent Trading
• Special And General Damages
• Interest On Decretal Sum

Balinda Transporters Limited v Magic Water General Hard Ware Limited

Balinda Transporters Limited v Magic Water General Hard Ware Limited (Civil Suit 38 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 140 (5 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 38 of 2021

Judge

Wagona, J

The court found that the plaintiff's pleadings and annexed documents disclosed a cause of action for breach of contract arising from supply of goods on credit. The credit request forms and delivery notes, though not signed by the defendant's managing director, were signed by employees with apparent authority, binding the defendant company. The defendant admitted receipt of goods but failed to provide evidence of payment, shifting the burden of proof to the defendant, who did not discharge it. The plaintiff's evidence was more credible, establishing that the defendant was indebted for the clai…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Supply Of Goods On Credit
• Company Authority To Sue
• Burden Of Proof
• Award Of General Damages
• Interest On Decretal Sum

Visare Uganda Limited & Another v Grant Thonton Management Limited

Visare Uganda Limited & Another v Grant Thonton Management Limited (Miscellaneous Application 384 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 108 (11 March 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 384 of 2024

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The court held that interest on a decretal sum continues to accrue until payment in full, but in this case, the payment made to the respondent's counsel by the bailiff on 28th April, 2023 constituted an unconditional tender of the funds in full and final satisfaction of the decree. The freezing order issued subsequently did not suspend the terms of the consent judgment nor toll the accrual of interest, but since the respondent had already received payment through an authorized agent, no further interest was due. The respondent's claim for additional interest during the period the proceeds wer…

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• Execution Of Decree
• Interest On Decretal Sum
• Freezing Orders
• Garnishee Proceedings

Omoding v Uganda Revenue Authority (HCCS 469 of 2014)

Omoding v Uganda Revenue Authority (HCCS 469 of 2014) [2017] UGCommC 139 (26 October 2017)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

HCCS 469 of 2014

The High Court held that URA was liable for vandalism to a detained imported vehicle and awarded replacement costs, general damages, interest, and costs.

• Negligence In Custody
• Vandalism Of Property
• Liability For Damages
• Replacement Of Vehicle Parts
• General Damages
• Interest On Decretal Sum

Kemigisha v Kasango (CIVILS SUIT NO.261 OF 2010)

Kemigisha v Kasango (CIVILS SUIT NO.261 OF 2010) [2017] UGHCCD 60 (2 March 2017)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVILS SUIT NO.261 OF 2010

Judge

Musota, J

The High Court of Uganda held that the defendant failed to prove valid retainer agreements and ordered him to pay the plaintiff UGX 3,376,050,000 plus interest.

• Advocate Client Fees
• Remittance Of Funds
• Retainer Agreement Validity
• Counterclaim For Debt
• Interest On Decretal Sum
• Advocate-client-fees

Star Supermarket (U) Ltd v Attorney General

Star Supermarket (U) Ltd v Attorney General (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 34 OF 2000) [2000] UGCA 46 (25 April 2000)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 34 OF 2000

Judge

Okello, JA, Berko, JA, Twinomujuni, JA

The Court of Appeal of Uganda upheld the contract debt but rejected special damages for currency fluctuation and increased interest on the decree to 25% per year.

• Contract For Supply Of Goods
• Interest On Decretal Sum
• Special Damages
• Currency Fluctuation
• Remoteness Of Damage
• Commercial-contracts

Uganda Commercial Bank v Sanyu and Another

Uganda Commercial Bank v Sanyu and Another (Civil Appeal 46 of 1998) [1999] UGCA 54 (16 September 1999)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 46 of 1998

Judge

kato ,JA, Mpagi-Bahigeine, JA, Kitumba, JA

The Court of Appeal upheld general damages and interest awarded for wrongful handling of a bank account and dismissed the bank’s appeal.

• Bank Customer Relationship
• Award Of Damages
• Interest On Decretal Sum
• Breach Of Contract
• Loss Of Credit And Reputation
• Award-of-damages