Uganda Case Law

Dubai Click Trading Co. Ltd v Damco Logistics Uganda Ltd and Others

Dubai Click Trading Co. Ltd v Damco Logistics Uganda Ltd and Others (Civil Suit 378 of 2016) [2025] UGCommC 75 (4 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 378 of 2016

Judge

Wabwire, J

The Defendant, DAMCO Logistics Uganda Ltd, wrongfully withheld the Plaintiff's sugar consignment despite having received full payment of all substantiated charges and being notified of the sale transaction. DAMCO failed to prove the existence of any valid debt beyond USD 14,084, which was paid, and could not substantiate its claim of USD 196,415 with invoices or documentation. The assertion of a lien was not supported by law or evidence, and the Defendant's conduct amounted to unlawful conversion and interference with the Plaintiff's goods. The Plaintiff strictly proved its claim for special…

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• Contractual Liability
• Lien On Goods
• Special Damages
• General Damages
• Exemplary Damages

Munywevu and Another v Maersk Agency Uganda Limited

Munywevu and Another v Maersk Agency Uganda Limited (Civil Suit 528 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 151 (10 November 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 528 of 2021

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court held the carrier liable for misdescribing cargo as “3 LOTS,” causing delay and demurrage. The plaintiffs recovered damages and release of the cargo.

• Contract Of Carriage
• Carrier Liability
• Shipping Documents
• Special And General Damages
• Lien On Goods
• Contract-of-carriage