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Ambrose Kagangure v DFCU Bank Limited and Akright Projects Ltd (Civil Suit 388 of 2012) [2025] UGHCCD 76 (20 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed a land and mortgage dispute for want of a cause of action, holding that the plaintiff had sold the property and granted a valid power of attorney.
Katerega v Bamwiite and Others (Civil Suit 573 of 2020) [2024] UGHCLD 183 (5 July 2024)
Neither the plaintiff nor the defendant/counterclaimant acquired any valid legal or equitable interest in the suit land, as the 1st counter-defendant was neither a registered proprietor nor a lawful occupant and lacked authority to transfer interest. The memorandum of understanding relied upon by both parties was invalid for want of landlord consent, contravening Section 34 of the Land Act. The 2nd counter-defendant lawfully acquired title through a valid transaction with the lawful occupant and with the registered proprietor's consent, as evidenced by the certificates of title and compliance…
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Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited v Parambot Distilleries Limited & 2 Others (Civil Suit 924 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 285 (2 May 2024)
The High Court held the defendants liable under corporate and personal guarantees for a consolidated loan facility and entered judgment for the bank.
Kafureka v Bihanga Subcounty Local Council 111 and 13 Others (Civil Suit 9 of 2015) [2023] UGHC 133 (30 November 2023)
The High Court dismissed Betty Kafureka’s land trespass suit, holding she failed to prove ownership or possession of the disputed land and awarded no costs.
V.G Keshwala & Sons Limited v Nintendo Company Limited (Trademark Registration 56916 of 2016) [2023] UGRSB 12 (23 August 2023)
The opposition to registration of the mark POKEMON succeeded. The registrar found Nintendo had standing, the marks were identical, and registration would confuse consumers.
LAMAC General Services (U) Ltd & Ors v Pegasus Technologies Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 1285 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 31 (2 June 2022)
The court found that all Applicants, as defendants in the main suit, have locus standi to seek a stay and referral to arbitration under Section 5 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The absence of a company resolution authorizing the 2nd Applicant to swear an affidavit on behalf of the 1st Applicant was a procedural defect, but did not render the application fatally defective, as the affidavit remained credible for the 2nd Applicant. The arbitration clause in the contract was found to be operative and enforceable, with the mechanism for appointment of an arbitrator clearly set out. The R…
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Kisiribombo v Tumwine & Ors (Civil Appeal 19 of 2018) [2020] UGSC 43 (30 October 2020)
The Supreme Court held that limitation did not bar beneficiaries’ trust claim against a third-party purchaser who was not bona fide and dismissed the appeal.
Dabule and Others v Attorney General of the Republic of Uganda (Appeal 1 of 2018) [2020] EACJ 42 (25 February 2020) (Appellate Division)
The Appellate Division found that the trial court erred in law by introducing and deciding the case on an unpleaded issue (lack of cause of action) without giving the parties an opportunity to address it, contrary to the rules of natural justice and established procedural law. The trial court's reliance on its inherent powers under Rule 1(2) of the EACJ Rules was misplaced, as such powers cannot be exercised to override procedural fairness or to decide matters not raised by the parties. The appellate court held that the reference disclosed a cause of action, as the appellants alleged violatio…
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Achieng & Anor Vs Ayo (Election Petition Appeal No. 59 of 2016) [2017] UGCA 121 (14 December 2017)
The Court of Appeal found that the respondent failed to discharge the burden of proof regarding the alleged late delivery and mishandling of Osukuru Sub-county election materials. The evidence established that the ballot boxes arrived at the Tally Centre before midnight on 18th February 2016, and the original Declaration of Results Forms were used and transmitted as required. Minor errors and omissions in the DR Forms, including unsigned forms, did not amount to substantial non-compliance, as agents signed and did not contest the results. The alleged exclusion and alteration of votes were eit…
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