Uganda Case Law

Attorney General v Monday Eliab

Attorney General v Monday Eliab (Civil Appeal 21 of 2008) [2010] UGCA 52 (16 April 2010)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 21 of 2008

Judge

Twinomujuni, JA, Kitumba, JA, Byamugisha, JA

The Court of Appeal found that the respondent was notified of the accident by the driver, satisfying the requirement of notification. It further held that State House did not retain actual or constructive custody of the vehicle after the accident, as it was impounded by police and subsequently collected by the registered owner. The court determined that the contract was frustrated by the accident, which constituted destruction of the subject matter, thereby discharging both parties from further obligations. As a result, the respondent was not entitled to damages or interest, and the appeal wa…

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• Contract Frustration
• Hire Agreements
• Damages Assessment
• Remedies On Appeal

Attorney General v Eliab

Attorney General v Eliab (Civil Appeal No. 21 of 2007) [2010] UGCA 54 (16 April 2010)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 21 of 2007

Judge

Twinomujuni, JA, Kitumba, JA, Byamugisha, JA

The Court of Appeal held that the vehicle-hire contract was frustrated after the hired vehicle was destroyed in an accident, so the respondent was not entitled to damages.

• Contract Frustration
• Hire Agreement
• Damages Award
• Remedies On Appeal
• Contract-frustration
• Vehicle-hire-agreement