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Onaba George v Ruth Inyalio (Civil Appeal No. 85 of 2017) [2025] UGCA 230 (7 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal set aside a High Court ruling made without a proper hearing, reinstated the civil suit, and remitted it for hearing.
Wave Transfer Limited and Another v G4S Secure Solutions Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 612 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 178 (12 June 2025)
The court dismissed an application to set aside dismissal of a commercial suit, finding no sufficient cause for nonappearance and no credible proof of an ECCMIS glitch.
Kumaki v Ruhaan Investment Limited (Civil Appeal 64 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 402 (18 September 2023)
The High Court dismissed a civil appeal, holding that an unsigned mediation report was not binding and that general damages were proper for breach of contract.
Byaruhanga and 27 Others v Uganda Land Commission and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1595 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 182 (30 June 2023)
The court found that the applicants had failed to prosecute their case for close to 14 years, with repeated non-appearance and lack of commitment. The evidence presented regarding counsel's presence on the day of dismissal was hearsay and unsupported by affidavit from the alleged lawyer. The court record showed the matter was called at 9:00 am, contradicting the applicants' claims. No special circumstances were established to warrant invocation of the court's inherent powers under Section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act. The application to reinstate the suit was therefore dismissed, and the app…
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Byaruhanga and 27 Others V Uganda Land Commission and Others (Miscellaneous Application 1595 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 161 (30 June 2023)
The High Court declined to reinstate a land suit dismissed for want of prosecution, finding no sufficient cause and no basis to use inherent powers.
The Registered Trustees of Madi West Nile Diocese v Eyotaru and Others (Civil Miscellaneous Application No. 43 of 2021) [2023] UGHCCD 76 (31 March 2023)
The High Court at Arua dismissed an application to set aside an interlocutory judgment, finding no sufficient cause and holding that the applicant had not acted promptly.
Simba v Akuku (Miscellaneous Application No. 17 of 2021) [2023] UGHCCD 81 (31 March 2023)
The High Court allowed an application to strike out a plaint for abatement after finding the plaintiff failed to take out summons for directions within time.
Simba v Akuku (Miscellaneous Application No. 17 of 2021) [2023] UGHC 50 (31 March 2023)
The High Court of Uganda held that the respondent’s suit had abated for failure to take out summons for directions within the prescribed time.
Betuco (U) Limited & Another v Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited & 3 Others (Civil Appeal 1 of 2017) [2018] UGSC 66 (4 October 2018)
The Supreme Court found that the appellants were not denied their constitutional right to legal representation, as they had been granted multiple adjournments and adequate opportunity to engage counsel, but failed to do so without sufficient explanation. The Court held that the refusal of a further adjournment was a proper exercise of judicial discretion, especially given the protracted history of the case and the appellants' conduct. The Court further determined that the Court of Appeal did not err in dismissing certain grounds of appeal as abandoned or non-compliant with procedural rules, a…
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Betuco (U) Ltd & Anor v Barclays Bank of Uganda Ltd & 3 Ors [2018] UGSC 39 (4 October 2018)
The Supreme Court upheld a consent judgment arising from a loan dispute, holding there was no denial of legal representation, no procedural error requiring reversal, and no basis to set aside the settlement.
