Narendrakumar v Mutenderwa & 2 Others
Narendrakumar v Mutenderwa & 2 Others (Civil Suit 247 of 2015) [2024] UGHC 247 (28 March 2024)
The court found that, while there was some laxity on the part of the Plaintiff in complying with court orders, the circumstances of the case—including delays attributable to both parties, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Plaintiff's illness—warranted a discretionary approach. The rules for dismissal for want of prosecution and failure to comply with court orders are not absolute and must be applied with regard to the interests of justice and the specific facts. The Plaintiff ultimately filed the required documents, albeit belatedly, and demonstrated willingness to prosecute the case. The court…
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- Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
- Failure To Comply With Court Orders
- Adjournment For Sufficient Cause
- Recovery Of Money Paid For Land
- Service Of Process
- Judicial Discretion On Striking Out