Uganda Case Law

David Muwonge Ssalongo v The Attorney General (Cv. Cs. No.279 Of 2003) (Cv. Cs. No.279 of 2003)

David Muwonge Ssalongo v The Attorney General (Cv. Cs. No.279 Of 2003) (Cv. Cs. No.279 of 2003) [2009] UGHC 156 (27 October 2009)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Cv. Cs. No.279 of 2003

The plaintiff was employed by government-owned textile corporations that were subject to government divestiture and liquidation under the Public Enterprises Reform and Divesture Act. The government assumed responsibility for liabilities, including terminal benefits. The plaintiff was sent on indefinite leave and not paid his full terminal benefits, despite partial payment. The court found that the plaintiff's pleadings disclosed a cause of action and that the government, through the Attorney General, was liable for the outstanding balance. The court accepted the plaintiff's evidence and exper…

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• Terminal Benefits
• Retrenchment Package
• Redundancy Pay
• Government Liability
• Privatization Liabilities

Patel v Mbabaali and Another

Patel v Mbabaali and Another (Civil Appeal No. 63 of 2002) [2005] UGCA 93 (11 January 2005)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 63 of 2002

Judge

Mukasa-Kikonyogo, DCJ, Kitumba, JA, Byamugisha, JA

The Court of Appeal held that Patel’s plaint disclosed a cause of action and that he had locus standi to seek refund of USD 6,500 paid personally to the respondents.

• Cause Of Action
• Locus Standi
• Company Liability
• Recovery Of Money
• Overpayment
• Privatization Liabilities