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Kanyamaishwa & Another v Kiromba (Civil Appeal 35 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 60 (21 February 2024)
The High Court allowed an appeal over a land access dispute, holding that the respondent’s original easement by long use was replaced by an agreed alternative access road.
Almadan Trading Co. Limited & Another v Kyamanywa (Civil Appeal 52 of 2021) [2023] UGHCCD 406 (15 August 2023)
The High Court partly allowed a civil appeal over a motorcycle sale dispute, upheld the finding of no consent to transfer, reduced general damages, and left costs to each party.
Watoto Limited v MarKmat Agro Processors Limited and Another (Civil Suit No. 526 of 2019) [2023] UGHCCD 99 (14 April 2023)
The High Court held that two binding contracts existed, rejected frustration and duress arguments, allowed the debt claim, and dismissed the counterclaim.
Opolot Michael vs Okolimong Simon (Civil Appeal No. 13 of 2021) [2022] UGHC 91 (30 September 2022)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that oral evidence was admissible to show a joint family purchase and that the appellant could not claim sole ownership.
Bison Consult International Limited v Salim Construttori SPA (Civil Appeal No. 77 of 2013) [2022] UGCA 58 (2 March 2022)
The Court of Appeal found that, although the original contract for supply of rock fill material specified a fixed rate and range, the conduct and admissions of the parties established an oral agreement for additional supply and haulage beyond the 3km range. The respondent accepted and benefited from the additional deliveries, and expert evidence supported a reasonable rate for extra haulage. The principle of quantum meruit was applicable, entitling the appellant to payment for the additional work at a fair rate. However, the appellant failed to strictly prove the special damages claimed for u…
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Zaasa v Okware (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 31 OF 2016) [2019] UGHCCD 243 (19 December 2019)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over a land sale dispute, upholding reliance on a later oral agreement before the LC and finding the appellant estopped from retaking the land.
Ruhiga v Rugyera and others (Civil Appeal 1 of 1988) [1989] UGCA 1 (7 July 1989)
The Supreme Court of Uganda allowed John Ruhiga’s appeal, held the evidence did not prove the alleged cattle-payment agreement or fraud, and restored his name to the title.
