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Prof . Baryamureeba v St. Augustine International University Limited and Another (Civil Suit 295 of 2018) [2024] UGHCCD 100 (23 May 2024)
The High Court held the plaintiff was engaged under a contract of service and awarded part of his claim, finding UGX 30,000,000 was a full settlement only up to June 2017.
Lokhandwala v Hippo Industries Limited & 2 Others (CIVIL SUIT NO. 183 OF 2017) [2020] UGHCCD 194 (18 September 2020)
The court found that the Memorandum of Understanding was varied by the conduct and express agreement of the parties, as evidenced by salary vouchers, PAYE, and NSSF remittances, and the plaintiff's own admissions during cross-examination. The parole evidence rule does not bar evidence of variation where parties mutually agree, and Section 67 of the Contracts Act 2010 allows for such variation. The plaintiff failed to prove entitlement to salary arrears, NSSF, or PAYE benefits, as the evidence showed payments were made or agreed upon under the varied terms. Allegations of breach of contract by…
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Dembe Trading Enterprises Limited v Birungyi Kagyenda (Civil Appeal 128 of 2015) [2020] UGCA 2162 (3 August 2020)
The Court of Appeal upheld judgment for the respondent in a tax consultancy fee dispute, finding an oral 8% fee agreement proved and interest award justified.
Mbengei v Kkraft (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 211 of 2012) [2015] UGCommC 137 (21 October 2015)
The court found that the contract between KKraft (U) Limited and the concept developer stipulated a six-month retainer period during which the concept developer was entitled only to a monthly salary, not commission. Commission was to be paid after the six-month period, on a month-to-month basis, once client bills were settled. The evidence showed that all claimed commissions related to work ordered and paid for within the six-month retainer period, except for one payment from Unilever in January 2012, which could potentially entitle the concept developer to commission. However, the concept de…
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McCue v The Registered Trustees of Lincoln International School (CIVIL SUIT NO. 879 of 1995) [2003] UGHC 44 (5 September 2003)
The High Court held there was no binding contract for the plaintiff to act as principal, and dismissed his claims for pay, travel, and course allowance.
Kaddu v Maruben Corporation (Civil Suit No. 108 of 1993) [1993] UGHC 95 (18 October 1993)
The High Court held that the plaintiff was entitled to payment for work done on a quantum meruit basis, but not the full contract value, and each party bore its own costs.
