Uganda Case Law

Ochaya George v Ocan Ben Benson

Ochaya George v Ocan Ben Benson (Miscellaneous Application No. 9 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 500 (10 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 9 of 2025

Judge

Okello, J

The court found that the applicant's reasons for delay related to events in 2023, which were not relevant to the period after the trial court record was certified and available on 9th April, 2024. The applicant failed to explain the delay from that date until the application was filed on 27th July, 2024. The court held that the applicant did not act diligently and only sought extension after being served with an eviction notice, suggesting the application was an afterthought. The procedural error of filing a notice of appeal instead of a memorandum was noted, but the court, guided by the prin…

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• Extension Of Time
• Appeals From Magistrates Court
• Procedural Errors
• Land Ownership Disputes

Lubega George v Twaha Ahmed Siraje

Lubega George v Twaha Ahmed Siraje (Miscellaneous Application No. 0273 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 55 (9 May 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 0273 of 2025

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The Court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate any error apparent on the face of the record, discovery of new evidence, or other sufficient reason to warrant review of the orders dismissing Miscellaneous Application No. 1055 of 2024. The applicant and his counsel were aware of the absence of the lower Court record when directions for submissions were issued but did not inform the Court or take proactive steps to obtain the record once it became available. The applicant's conduct reflected a lack of diligence, and the arguments raised were procedural matters already considered in the…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
• Appeal Reinstatement
• Procedural Errors
• Dilatory Conduct

Magara v Kibira

Magara v Kibira (Miscellaneous Application 2345 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 37 (24 February 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2345 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the application was procedurally defective as it was brought against the wrong party, since Mr. Sebunya Frank Kibirige, the appointed administrator ad litem, was not joined as a respondent. The applicant's grievances centered on the suitability of Mr. Sebunya as administrator rather than on any of the recognized grounds for review, such as discovery of new evidence or error apparent on the face of the record. The court emphasized that review is only available in limited circumstances, as articulated in Re-Nakivubo Chemists (U) Ltd, and that the applicant failed to specify…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Appointment Of Administrator Ad Litem
• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Procedural Errors

Katabarwa v Wakisa and 3 Others

Katabarwa v Wakisa and 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 78 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 99 (10 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 78 of 2024

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The court found that the application was fundamentally flawed as it sought to reinstate Civil Suit No.151 of 2022, a suit that did not exist between the parties. The correct course would have been to apply for reinstatement of Miscellaneous Application No.046 of 2024, which itself sought to set aside the dismissal of Civil Suit No.60 of 2023. The applicant and her counsel repeatedly cited and submitted on the wrong suit, resulting in a fatal procedural error. The court held that no sufficient cause was shown for reinstatement, and the application was both incompetent and devoid of merit. Cons…

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• Reinstatement Of Suit
• Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
• Procedural Errors
• Land Recovery
• Fraud On Title

Nabulya v Children at Risk Action Network (CRANE) and Another

Nabulya v Children at Risk Action Network (CRANE) and Another (Miscellaneous Application 28 of 2022) [2023] UGIC 32 (9 March 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 28 of 2022

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The Industrial Court partly reviewed its award, finding errors in notice pay and severance pay calculations, but refused to reopen leave and savings claims.

• Review Of Award
• Unlawful Termination
• Notice Pay
• Severance Pay
• Leave Entitlements
• Procedural Errors

Kalyango and 2 Others v Nsubuga and 2 Others

Kalyango and 2 Others v Nsubuga and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 973 of 2022) [2023] UGHCFD 50 (21 January 2023)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 973 of 2022

Judge

Katunguka Kitariisibwa, J

The High Court reviewed an earlier ruling, found an error apparent on the face of the record because filed submissions were not considered, and upheld the order setting aside ex parte orders.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Letters Of Administration
• Exparte Orders
• Fair Hearing
• Revocation Of Administration
• Procedural Errors

Lubello & 2 Others v Uganda

Lubello & 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 234 of 2021) [2022] UGCA 310 (12 October 2022)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 234 of 2021

Judge

Bamugemereire, JA, Madrama, JA, Luswata, JA

The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court’s revision order, holding that an acquittal entered without a trial could be corrected and that the appellants were not prejudiced.

• Revision Jurisdiction
• Acquittal Orders
• Fair Hearing Rights
• Procedural Errors
• Criminal-appeal
• Revision-jurisdiction

Musisi v Namakula & Anor

Musisi v Namakula & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 303 OF 2016) [2016] UGHCCD 141 (20 October 2016)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 303 OF 2016

Judge

Luswata, J

The High Court cannot transfer an election petition that was filed in a court without jurisdiction, as jurisdiction is a fundamental legal requirement and not a mere technicality. The powers of the High Court to transfer cases under Section 18(1) of the Civil Procedure Act and Section 218 of the Magistrates Courts’ Act are limited to matters that were properly and legally filed in a court clothed with jurisdiction. Since the Chief Magistrate’s Court lacked jurisdiction to hear election petitions for LCIII Chairpersons under Section 138(1) of the Local Government Act, the petition was a nullit…

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• Jurisdiction Of Courts
• Transfer Of Cases
• Election Petitions Lciii
• Procedural Errors
• Powers Of High Court

Mulira v Mitchell Cotts Ltd

Mulira v Mitchell Cotts Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 485 of 2014) [2016] UGCommC 74 (2 March 2016)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 485 of 2014

The court found that the applicant, a practicing advocate, failed to exercise reasonable diligence in ascertaining the status and venue of his application, given the existence of an electronic notice board and his professional experience. The applicant's explanation for nonappearance was deemed untenable, and his conduct did not amount to sufficient cause as required by Order 9 rule 23(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules. The court further held that procedural errors in citing the wrong rule or affidavit authorisation were not fatal and did not prejudice the substantive determination of the appli…

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• Reinstatement Of Suit
• Dismissal For Nonappearance
• Procedural Errors
• Sufficient Cause
• Affidavit Authorisation

Nuwagira v Uganda

Nuwagira v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No.8 of 2014) [2014] UGHCCRD 102 (2 June 2014)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal No.8 of 2014

Judge

Murangira, J

The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against conviction for obtaining money by false pretences, holding that the evidence was properly evaluated.

• Obtaining Money By False Pretences
• Evaluation Of Evidence
• Procedural Errors
• Burden Of Proof
• Conspiracy To Commit Felony
• Forgery