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Turyamureeba Julius and Others v Nakaseke District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause 10 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 368 (2 June 2025)
The High Court held that Rule 7(3) of the Judicial Review Rules did not impose a 56-day deadline for the respondent’s initial affidavit in reply, and overruled the objection.
Lakai Uniforms Limited v Ssekatawa V. Mathias and Others (Civil Suit No. 384 of 2022) [2025] UGHCLD 81 (30 May 2025)
The High Court overruled preliminary objections based on limitation, stay for unpaid costs, and judgment on admission, holding that disputed fraud issues required trial.
Frenah (U) Limited v NCBA Bank Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 0329 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 94 (22 May 2025)
The court found that the plaintiff failed to take out summons for directions within the mandatory 28-day period after closure of pleadings, as required by Order 11A rule 1(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules. The plaintiff's letter seeking consent for extension of time was sent after the period for filing a reply had already lapsed, and the subsequent application for extension of time did not amount to compliance with the requirement for summons for directions. The rules are couched in mandatory terms, and failure to comply results in automatic abatement of the suit. The court held that there wer…
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Kalungi Estates Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Appeal 34 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 80 (13 May 2025)
The High Court set aside a Tax Appeals Tribunal ruling that went beyond an injunction application and prejudged the merits of a pending tax dispute.
Amazon Enterprises Limited and Another v Byabagambe and Another (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 2898 OF 2024) [2025] UGHC 243 (30 April 2025)
The High Court held that Civil Suit No. 764 of 2024 was res judicata because the same land dispute had already been finally decided in Civil Appeal No. 63 of 2020.
Kawalya v Uganda Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd (Civil Appeal 32 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 210 (20 April 2025)
The High Court at Masaka struck out an appeal as incompetent because it was filed out of time without leave, and awarded costs to the respondent.
Kamuntu Investment Limited and Another v Dr. Narcis Kabatereine T/A Kigezi Iron Ore Miners Association and Others (Civil Suit 10 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 354 (10 April 2025)
The court found that the Plaintiffs' location and exploration licenses had expired prior to the filing of the suit, and there was no express provision in the Mining and Mineral (Licensing) Regulations 2023 allowing continued rights or operations under expired location and exploration licenses pending renewal. The Plaintiffs' reliance on Regulation 53(5) was misplaced, as the provision applies to beneficiation licenses, not to location or exploration licenses. As a result, the Plaintiffs did not enjoy any rights at the time of filing, no rights were violated, and the Defendants could not be he…
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Ngamita v The Living Room Limited & Another (Civil Appeal 90 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 49 (4 April 2025)
The High Court partly allowed an appeal, setting aside most trial orders for procedural defects and lack of proof, but upholding the fraud finding against the appellant.
Sebukayire & Another v Lutwama & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 180 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 152 (2 April 2025)
The High Court of Uganda at Kiboga dismissed an application to strike out a land suit, holding the plaint disclosed a cause of action and that temporary injunction consent did not create estoppel.
Prism Construction Co. Ltd v Glowline Investments Ltd and Musoke Warren (Miscellaneous Cause N0. 115 OF 2024) [2025] UGCommC 82 (25 March 2025)
The High Court held that a vehicle sale/purchase agreement, not a loan or pledge, had been executed. It dismissed the application to deposit money in court and to recover the vehicles.
