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Magololo & 2 Others v Nena (Miscellaneous Cause 44 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 174 (16 April 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application to dissolve a school partnership and remove a partner, finding the applicants had not proved misconduct, breach, or grounds for dissolution.
Okello v Ejom (Civil Suit 54 of 2012) [2023] UGHC 424 (22 November 2023)
The court found that a partnership existed between the plaintiff and defendant, evidenced by the partnership deed of 18th September 2000, joint actions in establishing Amach Modern Senior Secondary School, and supporting documents. The absence of business registration did not negate the partnership's existence, as per statutory and case law. The partnership was not dissolved according to the deed's terms. The defendant's unilateral actions in operating accounts, registering the school as a company, and acquiring loans without the plaintiff's consent breached partnership duties. The plaintiff…
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Walakira v Walusimbi (Civil Suit No. 579 of 2012) [2016] UGCommC 92 (10 October 2016)
The High Court held that a partnership had ceased after the parties incorporated a company, but ordered equal division of the original land held in common.
Kagoma Brand Tea Packers Limited v Lutaya (Civil Suit No. 20 of 1998) [2012] UGHC 424 (11 December 2012)
The court found that the trade mark 'Kagoma Brand Tea Packers' was partnership property and neither the plaintiff company nor the defendant had exclusive rights to its use after the partnership was dissolved. Section 59 of the Trade Marks Act prohibits independent use of a jointly registered trade mark after dissolution. The plaintiff company, not being a partner in the original firm, had no claim to the trade mark and its continued use constituted passing off and infringement. The defendant suffered loss of business and reputation due to the plaintiff's actions, including misleading public a…
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Okoth v Ogolla (Civil Appeal No. 9 of 2005) [2006] UGCA 59 (4 April 2006)
The Court of Appeal held that land used for Premier Secondary School was partnership property, upheld winding up of the partnership, and dismissed the appeal with costs.
Ogoola v Othieno Okoth (High Court Civil Suit No. 255 of 2002) [2003] UGHC 71 (2 October 2003)
The High Court held that a partnership may continue for winding up even after technical dissolution, and overruled a preliminary objection to an originating summons.
