Uganda Case Law

Pearl Dairy Farms Limited v Zhuang Shaolong T/A Good Home Supermarket (HCT-01-CV-MA-0119-2024)

Pearl Dairy Farms Limited v Zhuang Shaolong T/A Good Home Supermarket (HCT-01-CV-MA-0119-2024) [2025] UGHC 540 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-MA-0119-2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The Applicant has raised substantial and bona fide triable issues of law and fact, including a complete denial of any contractual relationship, alleged payments, and the authenticity of the documents relied upon by the Respondent. Serious allegations of forgery and fraud have been made, which cannot be resolved through summary procedure and require a full trial for proper determination. The Respondent's failure to file an affidavit in reply leaves the Applicant's assertions unchallenged, further strengthening the case for granting unconditional leave. Established jurisprudence dictates that w…

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• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Contractual Disputes
• Alleged Forgery
• Triable Issues
• Debt Recovery

Nandutu Asha and Wamboga Ali v Kamats Investments Credit Services Ltd

Nandutu Asha and Wamboga Ali v Kamats Investments Credit Services Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 34 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 488 (8 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 34 of 2022

Judge

Lubega, J

The High Court set aside a default judgment after finding the defence filing defect was counsel’s fault, not the appellants’, and allowed leave to defend.

• Setting Aside Ex Parte Judgment
• Default Judgment
• Leave To Defend
• Advocate Negligence
• Right To Be Heard
• Default-judgment

Norasa Technical Services Ltd and Others v Centenary Rural Development Bank

Norasa Technical Services Ltd and Others v Centenary Rural Development Bank (Miscellaneous Application No. 1443 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 211 (8 July 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1443 of 2024

Judge

Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J

The High Court granted applicants leave to defend a summary suit after finding a bona fide dispute over the loan balance and interest claimed by the bank.

• Summary Suits
• Leave To Defend
• Loan Disputes
• Guarantees
• Triable Issues
• Summary-suits

Muge James v Housing Finance Bank Limited

Muge James v Housing Finance Bank Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 2249 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 210 (7 July 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 2249 of 2024

Judge

Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J

The High Court granted the applicant unconditional leave to appear and defend a summary suit over an alleged loan balance, finding triable issues on liability and amount due.

• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Loan Default
• Unsecured Loans
• Triable Issues
• Summary-procedure

Nduho Mugyenyi v Moses Matsiko (Misc. Application No. 613 of 2025)

Nduho Mugyenyi v Moses Matsiko (Misc. Application No. 613 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 193 (27 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc. Application No. 613 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court granted unconditional leave to defend a summary suit after finding triable issues over whether the disputed money was a loan or a partnership investment.

• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Partnership Disputes
• Loan Agreements
• Cheque Liability
• Summary-procedure

Mutabazi Mugisha Steven v Glota (U) Ltd (Misc No: 1199 of 2024)

Mutabazi Mugisha Steven v Glota (U) Ltd (Misc No: 1199 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 197 (26 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc No: 1199 of 2024

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The High Court dismissed an unattended application for leave to defend a summary suit and entered judgment for the respondent on the liquidated claim and contractual interest.

• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Liquidated Demands
• Contractual Interest
• Summary-procedure
• Leave-to-defend

Hotloaf Bakery Limited v Engaano Millers Limited

Hotloaf Bakery Limited v Engaano Millers Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 656 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 177 (19 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 656 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court dismissed an application for leave to defend a summary suit, finding no triable issue where the applicant admitted an outstanding UGX 82,012,600 debt.

• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Liquidated Demands
• Supply Of Goods
• Summary-procedure
• Leave-to-defend

Wasajja Timothy and Another v Finance Trust Bank Limited

Wasajja Timothy and Another v Finance Trust Bank Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 1061 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 176 (17 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1061 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court granted conditional leave to defend a summary suit over a disputed bank loan, finding triable issues about the amount due and related defenses.

• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Loan Disputes
• Triable Issues
• Conditional Leave
• Summary-procedure

Henry Musisi v Wahab Sultan

Henry Musisi v Wahab Sultan (Miscellaneous Application 3064 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 137 (4 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 3064 of 2023

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The applicant's failure to attend the hearing and take necessary steps to prosecute the application justified dismissal under Order 17 rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The respondent's claim for the decretal sum of Ugx 60,000,000 was proper under summary procedure, as it was based on a written contract and constituted a liquidated demand. However, the claim for interest was not supported by an express provision in the underlying agreement, rendering it a triable issue that must be reserved for trial. Accordingly, partial judgment was entered for the respondent for the principal sum, while…

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• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Default Judgment
• Liquidated Demands
• Interest On Debt

Scaro Africa Investments Limited v C4 Logistics Limited

Scaro Africa Investments Limited v C4 Logistics Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1996 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 108 (31 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1996 of 2024

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The High Court granted unconditional leave to defend a summary suit after finding bona fide triable issues about a disputed memorandum of understanding and alleged indebtedness.

• Summary Suit Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Triable Issue Standard
• Memorandum Of Understanding Dispute
• Allegation Of Fraud
• Summary-suit-procedure