Money lenders Association of Uganda Ltd and Another v Uganda Registration Services Bureau (Company Cause No. 11 of 2019)
Money lenders Association of Uganda Ltd and Another v Uganda Registration Services Bureau (Company Cause No. 11 of 2019) [2020] UGCommC 153 (10 July 2020)
The court held that while a board resolution is not required for a company to commence legal proceedings, representation by an agent or director in court must be supported by a valid power of attorney or appointment as an advocate. Male H. Mabirizi K. Kiwanuka, acting as agent and director, failed to present a power of attorney or evidence of appointment as an advocate, and thus lacked the requisite mandate to institute and appear in the suit on behalf of the Applicants. Furthermore, the suit was instituted against the wrong party, as the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, a quasi-judicial…
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- Company Director Authority
- Company Litigation
- Powers Of Attorney
- Quasi Judicial Review