Silveria & 4 Others v Stanbic Bank (U) Limited & 2 Others
Silveria & 4 Others v Stanbic Bank (U) Limited & 2 Others (CIVIL SUIT NO. 230 OF 2012) [2019] UGHCCD 227 (20 December 2019)
The court found that the accident was caused by the sole negligence of the 3rd defendant, who was driving recklessly and failed to maintain his side of the road. The 2nd defendant, as the employer and lessee in possession, was vicariously liable for the actions of the 3rd defendant. The 1st defendant, although the registered owner, was not liable due to the finance lease arrangement, which placed all risks and liabilities on the 2nd defendant. The lease agreement and relevant statutory provisions established that registration alone does not infer liability, and the 1st defendant's interest wa…
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- Negligence
- Vicarious Liability
- Lease Financing
- Road Traffic Accidents