Okech v Turihohabwe (Civil Appeal 53 of 2020) [2024] UGHCCD 181 (15 October 2024)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Appeal 53 of 2020
Judge
Boniface Wamala, J
High Court upheld a magistrates’ court judgment for flooding damage, admitted a slightly late appeal for good cause, and dismissed challenges to negligence and special damages.
Mujib and Another v Attorney General (Civil Suit 160 of 2014) [2023] UGHCCD 187 (30 June 2023)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit 160 of 2014
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J
The High Court found the Attorney General vicariously liable for damage caused by a UPDF officer driving a Ministry of Defence vehicle, and awarded general damages.
Muleterwa v Kemirembe (Civil Appeal No. 111 of 2020) [2021] UGCA 191 (16 December 2021)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal No. 111 of 2020
Judge
Monica K. Mugenyi, JA, Kasule, Ag JA, Kiryabwire, JA
The Court of Appeal held that the trial court erred in concurrently attributing vicarious liability to the State and personal liability to the appellant for negligence regarding the loss and disposal of the respondent's motor vehicle. The evidence did not meet the higher standard required to prove fraud against the appellant, and the award of special and general damages was not supported by strict proof or solid factual basis. The appellant's supervisory failure warranted nominal damages only. The appeal was substantially allowed, setting aside the trial court's judgment and orders against th…