Sanitation Africa Limited v Lutheran World Federation
Sanitation Africa Limited v Lutheran World Federation (Civil Suit 745 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 278 (25 March 2024)
The contract between the parties became operational only upon submission of the Performance Guarantee on 15th March 2021. Subsequent delays and ultimate cancellation were caused by third-party refusal to hand over the project site, a circumstance beyond the control of both parties and known to the plaintiff. The defendant repeatedly communicated the situation and instructed the plaintiff to halt further undertakings. The plaintiff nonetheless incurred expenses before the contract became effective and contrary to express instructions. The court found that the contract was frustrated by circums…
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- Contract Frustration
- Breach Of Contract
- Force Majeure
- Performance Guarantee
- Remedies For Breach