Kato v Kimbowa and Another
Kato v Kimbowa and Another (Civil Suit 155 of 2020) [2023] UGHCLD 132 (19 May 2023)
The court found that the 1st Defendant breached the contract dated 1st July 2018 by failing to pay the balance of UGX 56,000,000/= by the stipulated deadline and refusing to vacate the suit property, despite being aware that the land was Kabaka's land as described in the agreement. The contract clearly made time of the essence and provided for rescission and refund of the deposit in case of default. The Plaintiff's act of seeking legal redress after the deadline constituted rescission, entitling him to vacant possession and damages. The 2nd Defendant was not a party to the contract and could…
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- Breach Of Contract
- Rescission Of Sale Agreement
- Vacant Possession
- Damages For Breach
- Kabakas Land
- Contractual Obligations