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Namiro v Ms Bbaale and Partners Advocates and Legal Consultants (Misc Cause 382 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 64 (29 May 2025)
The High Court Land Division dismissed an application to strike out the applicant and shift costs, after both parties failed to appear at the hearing.
Sserunjogi v Ssekyanzi (Miscellaneous Cause 28 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 289 (5 May 2025)
The High Court granted leave for the applicant to proceed ex parte after finding the respondent had been duly served, repeatedly failed to appear, and ignored court directions.
Ssebina David and Others v Kiguba James Sewagaba and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 1725 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 59 (5 May 2025)
The High Court declined to reinstate an appeal dismissed for non-appearance, finding the applicants had not shown sufficient cause under the Civil Procedure Rules.
Mzee Festo Jumbe v Hokofam Ltd (Miscellaneous Application 37 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 405 (10 March 2025)
The High Court of Uganda at Kasese reinstated a dismissed civil suit after finding sufficient cause for non-appearance, while ordering counsel to pay costs personally.
Ssebuwufu v Nassali (Miscellaneous Application 2405 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 39 (21 February 2025)
The High Court set aside a dismissal and reinstated a land dispute after finding counsel’s late arrival was caused by an unchallenged convoy-related traffic blockade.
East African Packaging Solutions Limited v Fresh Cuts Uganda Limited (Miscellaneous Application 140 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 921 (30 September 2024)
The court found that while an advocate may swear an affidavit if the facts are within their knowledge, the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify non-appearance on the hearing date. No medical evidence was provided for counsel's illness, no affidavit from the instructed counsel or law clerk was filed, and no explanation was given for the absence of a company representative. The applicant demonstrated laxity in prosecuting the case and failed to show vigilance. The court held that sufficient cause was not established to warrant setting aside the dismissal of Civil Suit No.…
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Buatre v Leaf Tobacco & Comodities (U) Limited & Another (Civil Suit 14 of 2014) [2024] UGHC 769 (20 August 2024)
The High Court dismissed a land dispute suit after the plaintiff failed to appear and lead evidence despite repeated hearing notices, awarding costs to the defendants.
Nasande and Another v Kafeero and 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 132 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 427 (19 April 2024)
The High Court at Hoima dismissed an application to set aside an earlier dismissal and reinstate a miscellaneous application, finding no sufficient cause for non-appearance.
Byenkya v Mugisa (Miscellaneous Application 30 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 435 (19 April 2024)
The High Court at Hoima dismissed an application to set aside dismissal and reinstate a previous miscellaneous application, finding no sufficient cause for non-appearance.
Kakooza Juma & Anor v Bwanika Edward Lugemwa & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 641 of 2021) [2024] UGHCCD 36 (27 February 2024)
The High Court of Uganda set aside the dismissal of a civil suit and reinstated it, finding sufficient cause for non-appearance and no proof the applicants knew the hearing date.
