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Sengozi v Mpagi & Ors (Miscellaneous Cause No. 061 of 2016) [2017] UGHCFD 19 (27 October 2017)
The High Court refused to strike out a counterclaim over disputed land, holding that the pleadings raised triable issues and that a misnomer in the applicant’s name was not fatal.
Masenge v A.G of Republic of Burundi (Application 5 of 2013) [2014] EACJ 12 (18 June 2014) (First Instance Division)
The Court found that the applicant's claim raises serious triable issues regarding his interest in the disputed land, supported by a formal land title. However, the applicant failed to demonstrate that he would suffer irreparable injury not compensable by damages if the injunction was not granted. The Court determined that any potential injury is quantifiable and damages would suffice as compensation. The balance of convenience does not favour the applicant, and the exercise of judicial discretion does not warrant granting the interlocutory injunction. The question of jurisdiction was reserve…
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Okwi v Olwa Ekwaro (Ma No. 314 of 2012) [2013] UGHCLD 65 (27 June 2013)
The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for his or his counsel's non-appearance when the suit was called for hearing. The record established that the applicant's counsel was properly served at the address provided in the pleadings, and service on counsel is legally effectual as service on the party. The applicant's argument regarding lack of notice and alleged errors by counsel was unsupported by the pleadings or affidavit evidence. The court found no good reason to set aside the ex parte judgment, as the requirements under Order 9 rule 23 of the Civil Procedure Rules were not me…
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Emenyat v Malera Subcounty Local Government (Hct-09-cv- Cr. No. 0013/2011) [2012] UGHC 126 (9 July 2012)
The High Court refused a temporary injunction over disputed land, holding that the applicant’s loss could be compensated by damages and the status quo had already changed.
