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Uzzi T/A Uzzi Phillip & Family General Enterprises v Cabinet Craft Limited (Civil Suit 440 of 2017) [2024] UGCommC 359 (18 November 2024)
The High Court Commercial Division dismissed a timber-supply claim, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove the balance allegedly owed on the oral contract.
Oryx Oil Uganda Limited v Hi-Tech Foam Limited (Civil Suit 870 of 2018) [2024] UGCommC 363 (4 November 2024)
The court found that while the law requires contracts exceeding twenty-five currency points to be in writing, this requirement can be satisfied by any signed writing that reasonably identifies the subject matter and terms, and part performance may render an oral contract enforceable in equity. However, the plaintiff failed to discharge the burden of proof on a balance of probabilities. The evidence presented by the plaintiff, including delivery notes and statements of account, contained inconsistencies and errors, such as incorrect invoices and unexplained reversals. The delivery notes did no…
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Ziruntusa v Mbabazi and 3 Others (Civil Suit 352 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 158 (11 October 2024)
The High Court dismissed a claim for recovery of money allegedly sent for investments, finding no proven trust or enforceable oral contract and treating the relationship as romantic.
Kazibwe v Nsibambi (Civil Appeal 1 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 700 (25 June 2024)
The High Court allowed a civil appeal, finding no valid written contract for the alleged cow sale and setting aside the award of general damages.
Karegyeya v Mugabi T/A Ssemanda and Sons EST (Civil Suit 753 of 2019) [2023] UGCommC 92 (29 September 2023)
The High Court held that an oral tenancy agreement existed, found the defendant breached it, awarded UGX 3,000,000 rent recovery and UGX 25,000,000 general damages.
Semujju v Twesigye (Civil Appeal 70 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 354 (18 September 2023)
The High Court allowed an appeal from a Small Claims Court decision, holding that key evidence had been wrongly excluded and that an oral contract for supply of books was proved.
Markburridge Haulliers (U) Limited v Crown Beverages Limited & 7 Others (Civil Suit 477 of 2017) [2023] UGCommC 277 (23 August 2023)
The High Court dismissed a transporter's breach of contract claim, finding no contract with Crown Beverages and only ad hoc contracts with distributors.
Kabagambe v Kahire (Civil Suit 389 of 2016) [2023] UGHCLD 221 (27 July 2023)
The High Court held that the plaint did not disclose a cause of action because the evidence did not prove a valid land sale contract, only a loan arrangement.
Bukenya v Hermis Coffee Factory Uganda Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1588 of 2021) [2023] UGCommC 86 (13 June 2023)
The court found that the Applicant raised bonafide triable issues regarding the alleged indebtedness, the amount paid to Link Power Tanzania Limited, and the legality of the transaction between the parties. These matters constitute plausible defences that warrant a full trial. The court emphasized that its role at this stage is not to determine the merits but to ensure that the Applicant is given an opportunity to present a defence. Accordingly, unconditional leave to appear and defend was granted, and the Applicant was ordered to file a written statement of defence within ten days.
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Bigala v Namuwenge (Civil Suit No. 98 of 2020) [2023] UGHCCD 93 (7 April 2023)
The High Court dismissed a claim over UGX 43 million allegedly saved on a partner’s bank account, finding no proved oral business agreement, trust breach, or fraud.
