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Tort Law [2023] UGHC 32

Dr. Ekure v Odaet

Dr. Ekure v Odaet (Civil Suit No. 41 of 2019) [2023] UGHC 32 (17 January 2023)

The High Court dismissed a defamation claim against the fourth defendant, finding no proof that she published or caused publication of the newspaper articles.

  • Defamation
  • Libel
  • Pleadings Requirements
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Publication Requirement
  • Damages For Defamation
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Tort Law [2018] UGHCCD 81

Angwee v Odongo & Anor

Angwee v Odongo & Anor (CIVIL SUIT No. 0065 OF 2011) [2018] UGHCCD 81 (13 December 2018)

The High Court held that a public accusation of theft made against the plaintiff was defamatory slander, rejected qualified privilege, and awarded UGX 10 million.

  • Defamation
  • Slander
  • Malice
  • Qualified Privilege
  • Damages
  • Publication
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Tort Law [2012] UGHC 28

Chaina Movat & Anor v Kyarimpa

Chaina Movat & Anor v Kyarimpa (Civil Appeal No. 42 of 2008) [2012] UGHC 28 (23 February 2012)

The High Court partly allowed a defamation appeal, setting aside liability for the first appellant but upholding damages and costs against the radio station.

  • Defamation
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Justification Defence
  • Damages
  • Publication Of Defamatory Statements
  • Publication
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Tort Law [1976] UGHCCD 2

Karaka Vs Tiromwe

Karaka Vs Tiromwe (Civil Appeal No. 5 of 1975) [1976] UGHCCD 2 (10 November 1976)

The High Court struck out a defamation plaint for omitting essential averments, including publication details, falsity, malice, and defamatory meaning.

  • Defamation
  • Pleadings Requirements
  • Slander
  • Cause Of Action
  • Malice
  • Publication
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