Okech v Centenary Rural Development Bank (Miscellaneous Application No. 93 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 36 (10 March 2020)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 93 of 2019
Judge
Gadenya, J
The High Court declined to set aside an ex parte default judgment, holding that the applicant had not shown good cause and had delayed unreasonably after judgment.
Hasmani v National Bank of India Limited (Civ. App. No. 18 of 1938) [1938] EACA 99 (1 January 1938)
Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Civ. App. No. 18 of 1938
Judge
Bartley J, Sheridan, (C.J. Kenya), Whitley CJ
The Court held that the appellant was liable on the bill of exchange, the overdraft, and for money had and received, notwithstanding the fraud of his agent. The agent acted within the scope of his authority under the power of attorney and banking mandate, which included drawing and discounting bills and operating the appellant's account. The principal is liable for the agent's acts done in the course of authorized business, even if fraudulent, as established by section 238 of the Indian Contract Act and common law authorities. The proceeds of the fraudulent bills were credited to the appellan…