Uganda Case Law

Salaam Bank Limited v Karungi Sheila Kajungu and Others

Salaam Bank Limited v Karungi Sheila Kajungu and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 404 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 153 (10 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 404 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court allowed Salaam Bank Limited to amend its plaint to add a survey and valuation report, finding the omission inadvertent and not prejudicial beyond costs.

• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Leave To Amend Plaint
• Valuation Report Evidence
• Professional Negligence
• Fraudulent Misrepresentation
• Amendment-of-pleadings

Saudah Namukwaya and Others v Mawula Stephen and Others

Saudah Namukwaya and Others v Mawula Stephen and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 113 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 364 (5 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 113 of 2023

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The High Court granted leave to amend a plaint to correct facts about the location of a family graveyard and matrimonial home on disputed land.

• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Leave To Amend Plaint
• Land Ownership Disputes
• Estate Administration
• Amendment-of-pleadings
• Leave-to-amend-plaint

Mbaguta v Kasaija

Mbaguta v Kasaija (Miscellaneous Application 40 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 194 (28 April 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 40 of 2022

Judge

Mugabo, J

The court found that the intended amendment does not introduce a new cause of action but seeks to enhance the applicant's claim based on facts discovered after the initial filing. The amendment is necessary to determine the real questions in controversy and does not prejudice the respondent, as any inconvenience can be compensated by costs. The court exercised its discretion to allow the amendment, emphasizing that substantive justice should prevail over procedural technicalities. The applicant is granted leave to amend the plaint within seven days, and the respondent may respond within seven…

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• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Leave To Amend Plaint
• Procedural Discretion
• Cause Of Action
• Damages Claims

Assa Abloy (U) Ltd v John Mboizi

Assa Abloy (U) Ltd v John Mboizi (Miscellaneous Application No. 784 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 32 (2 June 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 784 of 2021

Judge

Rwakakooko, J

The court found that the amendment sought by the Applicant does not introduce a new cause of action but merely alters the sum claimed and provides particulars supporting the claim. Since the hearing has not commenced and evidence has not been adduced, the Respondent will not suffer prejudice that cannot be compensated by costs. The principles from Eastern Bakery v Castelino and Order 6 Rule 19 of the Civil Procedure Rules support granting leave to amend pleadings to determine the real questions in controversy. The Applicant is therefore granted leave to amend the plaint, and the Respondent ma…

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• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Leave To Amend Plaint
• Recovery Of Money
• Prejudice And Compensation