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Herman Ssemakula and Others v Lubega Twaha Yiga and Others (Miscellaneous Application 1220 of 2021) [2025] UGHCLD 73 (26 May 2025)
The High Court declined to reinstate an earlier application because the underlying civil suit had already abated, making the request procedurally incompetent.
Mary Ntungire and Another v Dr. Mutambabazi and Others (Miscellaneous Cause No. 40 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 64 (8 May 2025)
The High Court closed this human rights application after the 1st applicant was discharged from hospital, finding the dispute had been overtaken by events.
Marian Ali Farah v Orono Andrew (Civil Suit No. 0067 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 425 (7 May 2025)
The court found that an interlocutory judgment had been entered against the Defendant, and in the absence of an application to set aside that judgment, the Defendant lacked locus to be heard in the matter. The court further held that the matter was not moot because the Defendant remained in possession of the property and had lodged a caveat, and the Plaintiff's claims for eviction, damages, and costs were still live issues. Finally, the court determined that the plaint disclosed a cause of action as the Plaintiff claimed a right in the property, alleged its violation by the Defendant, and sou…
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Masaka District Farmers Association and Others v Mwanje and Others (Civil Suit 100 of 2014) [2025] UGHC 191 (20 April 2025)
The High Court at Masaka dismissed a challenge to Association elections, holding the suit moot because the challenged officeholders’ terms had long expired and leadership had changed.
Kadala Haidali v Kakembo Micheal and Others (Miscellaneous Application 93 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 309 (31 March 2025)
The High Court reinstated a dismissed transfer application after finding sufficient cause for non-appearance, but dismissed the reinstated application as moot.
Kigozi v Security Group Uganda Limited (Miscellaneous Application 49 of 2024) [2025] UGIC 18 (27 February 2025)
The application for execution was rendered moot because the respondent provided a valid and current bank guarantee in compliance with the court's previous order. As there was no longer a live controversy regarding the adequacy or validity of the security, the court found no legal question remaining for determination. Additionally, the issue of instructions to appeal had already been conclusively addressed in prior proceedings and was therefore res judicata. The application was dismissed as it had been overtaken by events, with no order as to costs.
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Jjuuko & 2 Others v Kironde & 12 Others (Civil Application 1096 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 335 (27 November 2024)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an interim stay application, finding execution had already occurred and the suit property had been alienated, so the request was moot.
Bwambale Ezironi v Kyamukube Town Council Local Government and 4 Others (HCT-01-CV-MA 16 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 744 (16 August 2024)
The High Court struck out a judicial review application as overtaken by events after the applicant’s office instruments were returned, leaving no live dispute.
Esomu Ebalu v Orit (Civil Appeal 35 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 754 (15 August 2024)
The High Court allowed a land appeal and ordered a retrial after finding that the suit land’s change from customary to titled tenure made the original judgment moot.
Ssemakula v Gulu University (Miscellaneous Cause 1 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 377 (27 May 2024)
The High Court held that Gulu University’s interdiction of a dean was a public law act amenable to judicial review, but dismissed the case as moot after his dismissal.
