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Letshego Uganda Limited v Kayanja George (Civil Suit No. 188 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 216 (14 July 2025)
The court held that the borrower breached a loan agreement, allowed recovery of the outstanding balance and money had and received, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Ssebuliaba Joseph v Absa Bank Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 981 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 141 (5 June 2025)
High Court of Uganda held that a bank breached its duty by incomplete KYC checks, but the plaintiff failed to prove causation, fraud, or entitlement to USD 25,000.
Majari Investments Limited v Betimo General Supplies Limited & Another (Civil Suit 562 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 347 (31 December 2024)
The court found that the Plaintiff's claim was not based on breach of contract but on the equitable doctrine of restitution for money had and received, which is not barred by the absence of a written contract under Section 10(5) of the Contracts Act. The evidence established that the Plaintiff paid USD 147,929 directly to Truebell on behalf of the 1st Defendant, as corroborated by documentary evidence and the conduct of the parties. The Defendants failed to provide a credible explanation for the transaction or to rebut the Plaintiff's evidence. The court held that the Plaintiff was entitled t…
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Al Malik Group Uganda Limited & Another v Magala & Another (Civil Suit 753 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 265 (3 September 2024)
The High Court held the defendants did not breach a joint venture agreement because the plaintiffs failed to make required monthly payments. A partial refund and costs were awarded.
Balaam v Haruna & Another (Civil Suit 67 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 214 (31 July 2024)
The High Court found the defendant breached a loan-style contract, held him liable for UGX 1.4 billion, and awarded general damages, interest, and costs.
Birungi v Ahinduraho (Civil Suit 70 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 382 (29 May 2024)
The High Court allowed recovery of UGX 28,760,000 proved by bank records, but denied the larger claim, general damages, and interest in an ex parte formal proof judgment.
Kumar & Another v Kumar (Civil Suit 1098 of 2022) [2024] UGCommC 139 (13 May 2024)
The High Court found the defendant indebted for money lent for a Ugandan business investment, awarding repayment, general damages, interest, and costs.
Mugema v Matovu (Civil Suit 868 of 2019) [2024] UGCommC 91 (11 April 2024)
The court found that the Defendant, in his witness statement, expressly admitted indebtedness to the Plaintiff in the sum of Ugx. 99,000,000/=. Of this, Ugx. 15,000,000/= had already been paid, leaving a balance of Ugx. 84,000,000/=. The court held that the admission was clear, unambiguous, and left no room for doubt, satisfying the requirements under Order 13 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The court exercised its discretion to enter judgment on admission for the admitted sum, as there was no need for a full trial. The Plaintiff, having abandoned the claim for the balance, was entitled…
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Post Bank Uganda Limited v Kato Eco Farming Limited & 7 Others (Civil Suit 168 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 283 (26 March 2024)
The High Court held Kato Eco Farming Limited liable for UGX 615,601,000 plus interest and costs, but dismissed claims against the other defendants.
Sky Travel Limited v Cheng Xing (Civil Suit 314 of 2016) [2023] UGHCCD 189 (30 June 2023)
The High Court found that the defendant fraudulently collected and diverted customer payments owed to the plaintiff, and entered judgment for the plaintiff.
