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Sengendo v Bank of Uganda (Miscellaneous Cause No. 0327 OI.'2023) [2025] UGHCLD 102 (24 June 2025)
The High Court Land Division dismissed an application for discovery and inspection of bank and land records, finding the documents were not shown to be in the respondent’s custody or control.
Naiga Margret and Another v Projos Nature Safaris (U) Limited and Another (Civil Suit No. 1131 of 2022) [2025] UGCommC 127 (10 June 2025)
The court held that the suit had abated for failure to take out summons for directions in time, and struck out the 2nd defendant’s late defence.
Muwanga v Byamukama and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 0327 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 47 (3 April 2025)
The High Court refused to join DFCU Bank to a counterclaim, finding the bank’s loan and mortgage disputes were separate from the land-sale claims and that amendment would unfairly prejudice the first respondent.
Yako Bank Uganda Limited v Gidudu (Civil Revision 9 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 35 (18 February 2025)
The High Court set aside a temporary injunction from the Chief Magistrate’s Court, holding that the underlying mortgage dispute and relief sought exceeded the court’s pecuniary jurisdiction.
Bank of Baroda (U) Limited v Shukla (Miscellaneous Application 1379 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 44 (10 January 2025)
The High Court disallowed an amended plaint that would have shifted a mortgage dispute into new allegations of coercion and misrepresentation.
Ntende v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1447 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 261 (7 November 2024)
The court found that the Applicant had sufficient interest in the subject matter of the litigation, as her rights in the suit land were directly affected by the alleged illegal mortgage without spousal consent, thereby granting her locus standi to bring the application. The court further held that, under the Civil Procedure Rules, a counter-claim must be directed against the Plaintiff and cannot be maintained solely against a co-defendant. The Respondent's reliance on provisions allowing the addition of parties to a counter-claim was misconceived, as the rules do not permit a counter-claim so…
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MP Electronics Limited & Another v Ashishi & 2 Others (Civil Application 1266 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 291 (11 October 2024)
The application for a temporary injunction was dismissed because there was no valid appeal pending before the Court of Appeal. The applicants sought to appeal an order dismissing an application for review of a consent judgment, which is not appealable as of right under the Civil Procedure Rules. At the time of the application, the applicants had not obtained leave to appeal, and their subsequent application for leave was dismissed by the High Court. Without a valid appeal, the Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction to grant a temporary injunction. The applicants failed to satisfy the threshold r…
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Annunciata v Mbabazi & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 2316 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 261 (27 August 2024)
The High Court set aside a consent judgment after finding the applicant signed it under misapprehension and that it did not reflect a true meeting of minds.
Arinawe v Cairo Bank Uganda Limited & Another (Miscellaneous Application 260 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 305 (20 August 2024)
The court found that the Applicant, as the legal wife of the 2nd Respondent and a resident of the mortgaged property, would be directly affected by any orders issued in Originating Summons No.0005 of 2024. The court held that her presence is necessary for the complete and effectual adjudication of all questions involved, in line with Order 1 rule 10(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant case law. The court emphasized the need to avoid multiplicity of suits and ensure that all parties with a legitimate interest are bound by the outcome. The question of whether spousal consent was requir…
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Arinawe Jolly v Cairo Bank Uganda Limited and Kabegambire David (Miscellaneous Application No. 260 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1263 (20 August 2024)
The Court found that the Applicant, as the legal wife of the 2nd Respondent and a resident of the property subject to foreclosure, would be directly affected by any orders issued in Originating Summons No.0005 of 2024. The Applicant adduced a marriage certificate and claimed residence and sustenance from the mortgaged properties. The Court held that, in accordance with Order 1 rule 10(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant case law, it is necessary and proper to add the Applicant as a Defendant to ensure the complete and final determination of all matters in controversy and to avoid mul…
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