Uganda Case Law

Uganda Air Cargo Corporation Limited v Moses Kirunda and Others

Uganda Air Cargo Corporation Limited v Moses Kirunda and Others (Civil Appeal 208 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 168 (9 May 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 208 of 2015

Judge

Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC, Musa Ssekaana, JA/JCC, Stella Alibateese, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal found that the Attorney General entered into the consent judgment without express instructions or approval from the appellant's accounting officer, and failed to consult senior officials or obtain written authorization. The evidence showed that the State Attorney acted under a mistake and misapprehension of material facts, and misrepresented the approval of the Attorney General. The consent judgment included claims not attributable to the appellant and was not signed by the appellant's senior officials, violating court policy. The court held that grounds for setting aside…

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• Consent Judgment
• Authority Of Counsel
• Setting Aside Agreements
• Unlawful Termination
• Misrepresentation
• Mistake In Contract

Laban Kurama v Zion Construction Limited

Laban Kurama v Zion Construction Limited (Civil Suit 2383 of 2016) [2025] UGHCLD 136 (28 April 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 2383 of 2016

Judge

Nabakooza, J

The court found that the Defendant misrepresented to the Plaintiff that the suit land was free from encumbrances when, in fact, the previous owner's (DW2) equitable interest had not been extinguished at the time of sale. This misrepresentation rendered the contract voidable at the Plaintiff's option, and upon the Plaintiff's avoidance, the contract became void. The Defendant's failure to fully compensate the previous owner before selling the land to the Plaintiff resulted in the Plaintiff's house being demolished by parties with a subsisting interest. The Plaintiff was entitled to a refund of…

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• Land Sale Agreements
• Misrepresentation
• Compensation For Demolition
• Voidable Contracts

Alvi Auto Village Limited v Shumuk Investment Limited & Another

Alvi Auto Village Limited v Shumuk Investment Limited & Another (Civil Suit 710 of 2022) [2025] UGCommC 41 (28 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 710 of 2022

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court found the 1st defendant breached two tenancy agreements and a memorandum of understanding, and misrepresented ownership of the land. The 2nd defendant was dismissed from the suit.

• Breach Of Contract
• Misrepresentation
• Tenancy Agreements
• Special And General Damages
• Land Ownership Disputes
• Breach-of-contract

Musinguzi and Another v Yahya

Musinguzi and Another v Yahya (Miscellaneous Application 10 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 43 (4 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 10 of 2025

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The court found that the applicants failed to prove any ground warranting the setting aside of the consent judgment. There was no evidence of misrepresentation by the respondent, as any alleged misadvice came from the applicants' own counsel and not the respondent. The applicants' mistaken belief about the debt was not shown to be known or exploited by the respondent, and any mistake was based on personal opinion rather than a palpable, factual error. Regarding limitation, the court held that part payments made by the applicants, particularly the payment on 2nd December, 2020, restarted the l…

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• Consent Judgment
• Setting Aside Judgment
• Limitation Periods
• Contractual Mistake
• Misrepresentation
• Loan Disputes

Bityo v Komweru and Others

Bityo v Komweru and Others (CIVIL SUIT NO.227 OF 2022) [2025] UGHC 231 (3 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO.227 OF 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The court found that the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd defendants orchestrated a fraudulent sale of land by misrepresenting the identity of the vendor, registering the land in the name of a deceased person, and concealing the true ownership and interests in the land. The 1st defendant, using her deceased mother's name, fraudulently sold the land to the plaintiff, while the 2nd and 3rd defendants facilitated and benefited from the transaction, knowing the vendor was non-existent and that the land belonged to another. The plaintiff, having paid Ugx 396,000,000 for land he could not possess, was entitled to…

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• Fraudulent Land Sale
• Title Cancellation
• Misrepresentation
• Recovery Of Purchase Price

Karenget v Aljouda Mining Company Limited

Karenget v Aljouda Mining Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application 451 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 252 (5 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 451 of 2023

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The court declined to set aside a consent judgment, but found the respondent had been overpaid and ordered a refund of UGX 928,000,000 plus costs.

• Setting Aside Consent Judgment
• Unjust Enrichment
• Misrepresentation
• Undue Influence
• Contractual Payments
• Setting-aside-consent-judgment

Bugaga Maanyi Multipurpose Co-operative Society LTD v Uganda National Roads Authority

Bugaga Maanyi Multipurpose Co-operative Society LTD v Uganda National Roads Authority (Civil Miscellaneous Application 12 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 693 (9 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application 12 of 2024

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court at Mpigi dismissed an application to set aside a consent judgment, finding no proved fraud, misrepresentation, mistake, or translation defect.

• Consent Judgment Review
• Compulsory Land Acquisition
• Compensation Dispute
• Misrepresentation Claims
• Consent-judgment
• Civil-procedure

Cherukut & Another v Tugonzaruhanga & 3 Others

Cherukut & Another v Tugonzaruhanga & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 84 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 469 (31 October 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 84 of 2023

Judge

Kaahwa, J

The High Court at Mukono set aside a consent judgment after finding it had been entered without authority and was tainted by misrepresentation and illegality.

• Consent Judgment
• Misrepresentation
• Authority Of Parties
• Court Procedure Irregularities
• Remedies
• Affidavit Defects

Rusfar Trading Co. Limited v Chongqing International Construction Corporation Limited and Others

Rusfar Trading Co. Limited v Chongqing International Construction Corporation Limited and Others (Miscellaneous Application 1702 of 2021) [2023] UGCommC 71 (17 October 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1702 of 2021

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The High Court dismissed an application to set aside a consent judgment, holding that the applicant had not proved frustration, misrepresentation, or mistake.

• Consent Judgment
• Contract Frustration
• Breach Of Contract
• Misrepresentation
• Setting Aside Judgments
• Consent-judgment

Rushfar Trading company Limited v Chongqing International Construction corporation Limited and 2 Others

Rushfar Trading company Limited v Chongqing International Construction corporation Limited and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 1702 of 2021) [2023] UGCommC 101 (17 October 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1702 of 2021

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The High Court refused to discharge or set aside a consent judgment in a commercial dispute, finding no frustration, mistake, or misrepresentation proved.

• Consent Judgment
• Contract Frustration
• Breach Of Contract
• Setting Aside Judgment
• Misrepresentation
• Economic Duress