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Commercial And Corporate [2021] UGCommC 47

Bunyonyi Engineering Work Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority

Bunyonyi Engineering Work Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority (Civil Suit No. 876 of 2018) [2021] UGCommC 47 (14 July 2021)

The court found that the Defendant breached the contract by failing to pay the Plaintiff the certified sums under the first payment certificate within the agreed 30 days, failing to pay interest on late payments, failing to compensate for loss and damage to equipment caused by the Defendant's failure to sensitize neighboring land occupants, and failing to hand over possession of the contract sites on time. The Plaintiff was entitled to payment for additional emergency works performed at the Defendant's request under the principle of quantum meruit. The court calculated the outstanding amounts…

  • Breach Of Contract
  • Quantum Meruit
  • Damages
  • Interest On Late Payment
  • Contractual Obligations
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Commercial And Corporate [2007] UGCommC 70

Motorcare (U) Ltd v Attorney General (HCT-00-CC-CS 638 of 2005)

Motorcare (U) Ltd v Attorney General (HCT-00-CC-CS 638 of 2005) [2007] UGCommC 70 (26 July 2007)

The court found that the plaintiff's plaint, although defective in its particulars regarding interest, nonetheless disclosed a sufficient cause of action against the defendant. The omission or defect in pleading interest was attributed to a drafting error, given the timing of payment and suit filing, and was not fatal to the claim. The court held that amendments to pleadings, including oral applications during trial, are permissible under Ugandan law to enable determination of the real issues. The preliminary objection was overruled, and the plaintiff was granted leave to amend the plaint wit…

  • Contractual Debt Recovery
  • Interest On Late Payment
  • Pleadings Amendment
  • Cause Of Action Requirements
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