Uganda Case Law

Kagoda Rogers and Another v National Agricultural Advisory Services

Kagoda Rogers and Another v National Agricultural Advisory Services (Miscellaneous Application No. 194 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 68 (13 June 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 194 of 2024

Judge

Simon Peter M. Kinobe, J

The High Court reinstated a dismissed civil suit after finding sufficient cause for nonappearance, noting that hearing notices were not properly served.

• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Sufficient Cause For Nonappearance
• Judicial Discretion In Setting Aside Dismissal
• Reinstatement-of-dismissed-suit
• Sufficient-cause-nonappearance
• Civil-procedure-dismissal

Kadala Haidali v Kakembo Micheal and Others

Kadala Haidali v Kakembo Micheal and Others (Miscellaneous Application 93 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 309 (31 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 93 of 2024

Judge

Wolayo, J

The High Court reinstated a dismissed transfer application after finding sufficient cause for non-appearance, but dismissed the reinstated application as moot.

• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Pecuniary Jurisdiction
• Transfer Of Suit
• Mootness
• Costs Award
• Reinstatement-of-dismissed-application

Bagira v Murugutu and Another

Bagira v Murugutu and Another (Miscellaneous Application 108 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 706 (12 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 108 of 2023

Judge

Mugabo, J

The High Court dismissed an application to reinstate an appeal-related matter, finding the orders sought were unattainable because the named miscellaneous application had never been filed before the court.

• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Want Of Prosecution
• Sufficient Cause For Delay
• Reinstatement-of-dismissed-suit
• Want-of-prosecution
• Sufficient-cause-for-delay

Katuram and 10 Others v Uganda National Roads Authority

Katuram and 10 Others v Uganda National Roads Authority (Miscellaneous Application 102 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 881 (12 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 102 of 2023

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court set aside a dismissal for want of prosecution after finding sufficient cause based on counsel’s illness and failure to notify the applicants.

• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Sufficient Cause For Nonappearance
• Negligence Of Counsel
• Trespass To Land
• Compulsory Acquisition
• Compensation For Land

Makeme and 3 others v Wamukota and Another

Makeme and 3 others v Wamukota and Another (Civil Miscellaneous Application 248 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 604 (13 June 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application 248 of 2020

Judge

Apiny, J

The High Court dismissed an application to reinstate a dismissed administration cause, holding that the motion was not served within time and no sufficient cause was shown.

• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Service Of Process
• Estate Administration
• Sufficient Cause
• Letters Of Administration
• Reinstatement-of-dismissed-suit

Dr. Kisembo v Atorney General

Dr. Kisembo v Atorney General (Miscellaneous Application 160 of 2023) [2024] UGIC 10 (31 May 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 160 of 2023

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The Industrial Court set aside a dismissal after finding sufficient cause for nonappearance, based on counsel’s bereavement and the applicant’s illness.

• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Sufficient Cause For Nonappearance
• Illness And Bereavement As Excuse
• Reinstatement-of-dismissed-suit
• Sufficient-cause-for-nonappearance
• Illness-and-bereavement

Kamoga v Nabukeera (MA 3696 of 2023)

Kamoga v Nabukeera (MA 3696 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 108 (22 April 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

MA 3696 of 2023

Judge

Asiimwe, J

The court found that Civil Suit No. 616 of 2021 was dismissed due to abatement, as the plaintiffs failed to take any steps to prosecute the suit after the last pleading. Under the Civil Procedure Rules, the appropriate remedy for a suit that has abated is to file a fresh suit, not to seek reinstatement of the dismissed suit. Arguments regarding mistake of counsel are immaterial in the context of abatement. The application to reinstate the suit is improper and constitutes an abuse of court process. Additionally, the prayer for stay of execution cannot be granted as there is no existing suit or…

Source excerpt

• Abatement Of Suit
• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Failure To Prosecute
• Estate Land Disputes

Byenkya v Mugisa

Byenkya v Mugisa (Miscellaneous Application 30 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 435 (19 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 30 of 2023

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima dismissed an application to set aside dismissal and reinstate a previous miscellaneous application, finding no sufficient cause for non-appearance.

• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Affidavit Requirements
• Mistake Of Counsel
• Non Appearance
• Court Discretion
• Civil-procedure

Namuli & Another v Kibuuka & 2 Others

Namuli & Another v Kibuuka & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 204 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 233 (12 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 204 of 2023

Judge

Matovu, J

The High Court at Mukono dismissed an application to reinstate a land suit dismissed for want of prosecution, holding that no sufficient cause was shown.

• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Want Of Prosecution
• Court Discretion
• Sufficient Cause
• Order 17 Rule 4
• Res Judicata

Agaba Acleo (Administrator of the estate of the Late Agaba Selevasta) v Kabagyenyi Jane Rose

Agaba Acleo (Administrator of the estate of the Late Agaba Selevasta) v Kabagyenyi Jane Rose (Miscellaneous Application 56 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 110 (27 March 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 56 of 2023

Judge

Wagona, J

The application for reinstatement was filed against a respondent who was already deceased at the time of filing. The law is clear that no suit or application can be maintained against a non-existent entity, and any such proceeding is a nullity. The proper course, if the respondent had died during the pendency of proceedings, would have been to substitute the legal representative. Since the application was filed against a deceased person, the court is powerless to act under the Civil Procedure Code, and the application is bad in law. Accordingly, the application is struck out.

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• Suit Against Deceased Person
• Reinstatement Of Dismissed Suit
• Abatement Of Suit