Uganda Case Law

Namirembe and 3 Others v Registered Trustees of Kampala Arch-diocese (Misc Cause 34 of 2024)

Namirembe and 3 Others v Registered Trustees of Kampala Arch-diocese (Misc Cause 34 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 97 (8 April 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 34 of 2024

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court ordered a joint survey and court-assisted mediation over a kibanja sale dispute, finding the applicants had an earlier equitable interest but boundaries remained unclear.

• Consent To Sale
• Mailo Land Tenure
• Equitable Interest Priority
• Joint Survey
• Mediation Process
• Kibanja-sale-consent

Amanya v Mayanja

Amanya v Mayanja (Civil Suit 579 of 2019) [2023] UGHCLD 384 (31 October 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 579 of 2019

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court held that the suit did not abate for failure to extract summons for directions because the plaintiff had applied for default judgment and had actively prepared the case.

• Abatement Of Suit
• Summons For Directions
• Default Judgment
• Exceptional Circumstances
• Case Management
• Mediation Process

Amanya v Mayanja

Amanya v Mayanja (Civil Suit 579 of 2019) [2023] UGHCLD 372 (31 October 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 579 of 2019

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court of Uganda held that the suit did not abate for failure to extract summons for directions because it fell within an exception and was not dormant.

• Abatement Of Suit
• Summons For Directions
• Default Judgment
• Exceptional Circumstances
• Case Management
• Mediation Process

Rwot Luwum Bishop v Board of Governors, Kitgum Core Primary Teachers' College, Kitgum District Land Board, Komakech William

Rwot Luwum Bishop v Board of Governors, Kitgum Core Primary Teachers' College, Kitgum District Land Board, Komakech William (Civil Suit 15 of 2020) [2023] UGHC 207 (20 September 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 15 of 2020

Judge

Mwaka, J

The High Court at Gulu allowed mediation in a land ownership and trespass dispute to continue until a fixed reporting date, with each party bearing its own costs.

• Mediation Process
• Land Ownership Dispute
• Court Referred Mediation
• Trespass Allegations
• Mediation
• Land-disputes

Chiman v Abid & Another

Chiman v Abid & Another (Miscellaneous Application 1595 of 2022) [2023] UGCommC 235 (14 March 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1595 of 2022

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The court found that the applicant had sufficient cause for nonappearance on the day the suit was dismissed, as he and his counsel were attending mediation scheduled for the same morning. The court held that dismissals under Order 9 Rule 22 of the Civil Procedure Rules can be set aside if sufficient cause is shown, and the applicant provided credible evidence of mediation attendance. The objection regarding failure to cite the correct law was overruled, as substance prevails over form where no prejudice is caused. The court exercised its discretion under Section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act…

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• Dismissal For Nonappearance
• Reinstatement Of Suit
• Sufficient Cause
• Mediation Process

Badda Vs Iganga Talkies Ltd (Misc. Application No. 395 of 2014)

Badda Vs Iganga Talkies Ltd (Misc. Application No. 395 of 2014) [2015] UGHCCD 148 (8 May 2015)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc. Application No. 395 of 2014

Judge

Namundi, J

The High Court refused to dismiss a suit for want of prosecution, holding the application premature because mandatory mediation under the 2013 Rules had to occur first.

• Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
• Mediation Process
• Court Discretion In Procedural Matters
• Dismissal-for-want-of-prosecution
• Mandatory-mediation
• Civil-procedure

Ibrahim Buwembo & 2 Ors v M/S UTODA Ltd

Ibrahim Buwembo & 2 Ors v M/S UTODA Ltd (Miscellaneous Application 670 of 2003) [2003] UGCommC 128 (19 December 2003)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 670 of 2003

Judge

Kiryabwire, J

The High Court granted a temporary injunction preserving the status quo over taxi daily fees pending mediation, while addressing alleged illegal loading fees.

• Temporary Injunctions
• Contractual Fees Disputes
• Taxation Authority
• Stakeholder Rights
• Mediation Process
• Temporary-injunctions