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Karim Hirji v Kakira Sugar Works Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 84 of 2002) [2004] UGCA 13 (20 April 2004)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed an appeal over the value of a destroyed vehicle, holding that the appellant failed to prove a higher market value.
Musoke v Musuga and Another (Civil Appeal No. 1 of 1992) [1992] UGSC 34 (30 June 1992)
The Supreme Court held that the general principle is to assess damages for conversion at the value of the property at the time of conversion, unless the plaintiff can show special circumstances, such as a pleaded and proved increase in value or loss of profits, which was not done in this case. The trial judge was correct to use the 1984 value, as the appellant did not specifically plead or strictly prove any increase in value by the time of judgment. The evidence supported the finding that the first respondent was liable for conversion, but there was no evidence to hold the second respondent…
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Mulindwa v Attorney General (Civil Suit 782 of 1985) [1985] UGHC 1 (11 November 1985)
The High Court held that the registered proprietor could sue for trespass despite not being in possession, and awarded damages, eviction, and mesne profits.
Budaka Ginners Limited v Hathi (Civil Appeal No. 51 of 1955) [1950] EACA 65 (1 January 1950)
The court allowed a commercial sales appeal in part, upholding most damages but removing a duplicated loss-of-profit item and varying costs.
Premji v Singh (C.C. 430/1931.) [1932] EACA 44 (1 January 1932)
The court held that fire-insurance subrogation applies like marine insurance, and because the defendant was grossly negligent, judgment went to the plaintiffs.
Thawer v Clark (C.A. 6/1930.) [1930] EACA 22 (1 January 1930)
The Court of Appeal held that joint converters are liable from the moment property is unlawfully taken, and reduced damages for the converted motor car.
