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Ndiyo Holdings Ltd. v Summit Projekt Ltd. (Civil Suit No. 0788 of 2019) [2025] UGCommC 90 (13 May 2025)
The High Court held that Summit Projekt Ltd owed Ndiyo Holdings Ltd UGX 350,544,760 for subcontract works, and awarded general damages, interest, and costs.
Team Uniform Limited v Makerere University (Civil Suit 771 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 13 (17 February 2025)
The High Court held that the arbitration clause had been abandoned by both parties, found the university breached the gown supply contract, and awarded the plaintiff outstanding payment, general damages, interest, and costs.
Kutosi v Ajju (Civil Appeal 13 of 2022) [2024] UGCommC 152 (13 May 2024)
The court found that while section 51 of the Advocates Act makes written agreements mandatory if parties opt for a formal remuneration agreement, it does not render all oral agreements unenforceable. The Contracts Act, 2010 permits oral contracts, and the absence of a written agreement does not automatically bar recovery of fees, especially where services were rendered and partially paid for. The principle of quantum meruit applies, preventing unjust enrichment by the Appellant who benefited from the Respondent's legal services. The trial magistrate correctly held that the existence of a caus…
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Tayebwa v China Railways no. 10 Engineering Group Company Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 163 of 2020) [2024] UGIC 18 (19 April 2024)
The Industrial Court found the claimant was an employee entitled to US$500 per month, awarded US$8,500 salary arrears and US$1,000 general damages, and rejected the US$2,500 wage claim.
Meridiana Africa Airlines (U) Ltd v Avmax Spares (EA) Ltd (Civil Suit 111 of 2017) [2024] UGCommC 20 (19 January 2024)
The High Court held that the defendant did not breach the first contract after a valid set-off, but awarded the plaintiff 90% of the price for a second asset sale.
M and B Engineers Limited v Uganda National Roads Authority and Another (Civil Appeal No. 316 of 2021) [2023] UGCA 118 (20 March 2023)
The Court of Appeal upheld termination of a roadworks contract for non-completion and substandard work, and dismissed the contractor’s claim and the respondent’s cross-appeal.
Kobusingye v Zimbiha (Civil Appeal No. 69 of 2019) [2022] UGCA 201 (1 August 2022)
The Court of Appeal held that the Memorandum of Understanding between the appellant and respondent was champertous and unenforceable under Ugandan law. The agreement was concluded before the Contracts Act 2010 came into force, so the common law applied. At common law, champerty and maintenance agreements are void and illegal, as they offend public policy by encouraging litigation for personal gain. The court found that the appellant's claim for 10% of the compensation awarded to the respondent was not made in good faith for reasonable recompense, but rather constituted an unlawful share in th…
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Bison Consult International Limited v Salim Construttori SPA (Civil Appeal No. 77 of 2013) [2022] UGCA 58 (2 March 2022)
The Court of Appeal found that, although the original contract for supply of rock fill material specified a fixed rate and range, the conduct and admissions of the parties established an oral agreement for additional supply and haulage beyond the 3km range. The respondent accepted and benefited from the additional deliveries, and expert evidence supported a reasonable rate for extra haulage. The principle of quantum meruit was applicable, entitling the appellant to payment for the additional work at a fair rate. However, the appellant failed to strictly prove the special damages claimed for u…
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Nile Fibre v Baguma (Civil Appeal No. 8 of 2020) [2022] UGHCCD 86 (1 March 2022)
The High Court allowed an appeal, holding that Sarapio Tumusiime acted as an independent contractor, not an agent, so the appellant was not liable for the respondents' timber claim.
Liberty Construction Company v Lamba Enterprises Limited (Civil Appeal No. 318 of 2021) [2022] UGCA 52 (24 February 2022)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application to adduce a bank statement as additional evidence, finding it was not newly discovered and could have been obtained with due diligence.
