Uganda Case Law

Lutaaya and Others v DFCU Bank Uganda Limited and Others

Lutaaya and Others v DFCU Bank Uganda Limited and Others (Civil Suit 616 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 76 (30 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 616 of 2020

Judge

Abinyo, J

The Court found that DFCU Bank, by virtue of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement and its own correspondence, was the successor in title to Global Trust Bank for the relevant assets and liabilities, including the suit land. The Plaintiffs established an equitable interest in the subdivided land returned to Hosanna Real Estates Ltd under the consent decree. DFCU Bank's refusal to issue a release of mortgage and the Commissioner Land Registration's failure to transfer titles violated the Plaintiffs' rights. The Court rejected the Defendants' arguments on privity and lack of liability, holding…

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• Mortgage Release
• Successor In Title
• Privity Of Contract
• Liquidation Of Bank
• Equitable Interest In Land
• Mutation And Subdivision

Cantina Bar and Restaurant (SMC) Ltd and Another v Humura and Another

Cantina Bar and Restaurant (SMC) Ltd and Another v Humura and Another (Miscellaneous Application 341 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCD 162 (25 October 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 341 of 2023

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court dismissed a suit as an abuse of process, finding it duplicated an earlier case, lacked a disclosed cause of action, and was vexatious.

• Striking Out Pleadings
• Cause Of Action
• Abuse Of Process
• Frivolous And Vexatious Suits
• Privity Of Contract
• Abuse-of-process

Equity Bank Uganda Limited v Begumisa

Equity Bank Uganda Limited v Begumisa (Miscellaneous Application 144 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 241 (15 October 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 144 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the plaint did not disclose a reasonable cause of action against the applicant bank. The plaintiff's claim centered on the illegal and wrongful cancellation of title, but the pleadings failed to link the applicant to the cancellation process or demonstrate any breach of duty or right by the bank. The applicant's role as mortgagee and recipient of funds for releasing its interest was not in dispute and was conducted in accordance with the law. The plaintiff's reliance on the applicant's assurances and payment of money would only be relevant in a claim for negligence or eco…

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• Cause Of Action
• Privity Of Contract
• Mortgage Transactions
• Pleadings Striking Out
• Title Cancellation

Don Dino Institute for Orphans' Care Limited v The Management Committee of St. Kizito Ediofe Orphans Primary School

Don Dino Institute for Orphans' Care Limited v The Management Committee of St. Kizito Ediofe Orphans Primary School (Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 1000 (4 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2020

Judge

Acellam, J

The High Court dismissed an application for revision, holding that the applicant lacked standing to challenge a magistrate’s interim order over a bank account.

• Revision Of Magistrate Orders
• Privity Of Contract
• Jurisdictional Irregularity
• Revision-of-magistrate-orders
• Privity-of-contract
• Locus-standi

Elgonia One Cafe International Limited & 3 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited & Another

Elgonia One Cafe International Limited & 3 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited & Another (Miscellaneous Application 259 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 901 (3 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 259 of 2020

Judge

Apiny, J

The court found that although the arbitral award was delivered approximately 15 days beyond the statutory two-month period, the applicants participated in the proceedings, failed to object to the delay, and thus waived their right to challenge the award on that ground under section 4 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The court further held that the arbitrator did not exceed the scope of reference, as the Field Warehouse and Storage Agreement and the Agricultural Loan Facility Agreement were inextricably linked, and the disputes arising from both were properly arbitrated. The 2nd, 3rd,…

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• Arbitral Award Setting Aside
• Arbitration Agreement Scope
• Joinder Of Parties
• Waiver Of Objection
• Privity Of Contract
• Group Of Companies Doctrine

Nabiteko and Another v Ssenoga and Another

Nabiteko and Another v Ssenoga and Another (Civil Suit 674 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 381 (28 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 674 of 2021

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court held that the 1st plaintiff lawfully acquired the shop’s goodwill and tenancy, found the 2nd defendant was a sub-tenant, and dismissed the counterclaim.

• Contractual Goodwill
• Tenancy Disputes
• Privity Of Contract
• Trespass To Goods
• Detinue And Conversion
• Remedies And Damages

Nabiteko & Another v Ssenoga & Another

Nabiteko & Another v Ssenoga & Another (Civil Suit 674 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 307 (28 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 674 of 2021

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court held that the 1st Plaintiff lawfully acquired the shop goodwill and tenancy, awarded UGX 983,000 on goods, and dismissed the Counterclaim.

• Contract Breach
• Goodwill Transfer
• Tenancy Disputes
• Privity Of Contract
• Trespass To Goods
• Conversion And Detinue

Geddo Limited v Otagge & Another

Geddo Limited v Otagge & Another (Civil Suit 810 of 2022) [2024] UGCommC 237 (9 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 810 of 2022

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The High Court struck out Geddo Limited’s suit after finding it was not a party to the sales agreement and therefore disclosed no cause of action.

• Privity Of Contract
• Cause Of Action
• Sale Of Goods
• Contractual Parties
• Privity-of-contract
• Cause-of-action

Sanlam General Insurance (Uganda) Limited v Finance Trust Bank (Application 4 of 2024)

Sanlam General Insurance (Uganda) Limited v Finance Trust Bank (Application 4 of 2024) [2024] UGIAT 5 (1 August 2024)

Court

Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

Application 4 of 2024

Judges

Nangono Namakiika, chairperson, Mayinja. Panel Member, Okotha, Panel Member, Mayanja, Nabasirye - Panel Member

The Tribunal found that the respondent, though not a party to the insurance contract, had locus standi to claim under the professional indemnity policy due to statutory exceptions in the Insurance Act, 2017 and the nature of professional indemnity insurance, which is intended to benefit third parties who rely on the insured's professional services. The Tribunal determined that the IRA proceedings were fair and that the applicant was not denied the right to cross-examine witnesses, as no such request was made during the hearings. Upon reviewing the policy documents, the Tribunal held that the…

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• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Privity Of Contract
• Third Party Beneficiary Claims
• Insurance Policy Interpretation
• Negligence Of Professionals

Twagira v Kitaka & Another

Twagira v Kitaka & Another (Civil Suit 242 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 92 (31 May 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 242 of 2020

Judge

Baguma, J

The High Court dismissed a tenant’s claim for theft losses, finding no written contract term required the landlord to provide security and no privity with the security company.

• Tenancy Agreement
• Breach Of Contract
• Privity Of Contract
• Parole Evidence Rule
• Breach-of-contract
• Privity-of-contract