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Edondi & 2 Others v Kitura Mixed Farm Limited & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 212 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 134 (5 April 2024)
The High Court at Mbarara dismissed an application to reopen the plaintiffs’ case and add evidence after both sides had closed their cases.
Jakana & Anor v Msabimana (Civil Suit No. 428 of 2015) [2017] UGHCLD 362 (30 October 2017)
The High Court granted the plaintiffs leave to reopen their case so they could testify, holding that substantive justice should prevail over technical objections.
Complant Engineering & Trade Ltd v Joseph Kironde (HCT-00-CC-MA 172 of 2011) [2011] UGCommC 96 (16 May 2011)
The court found that the applicant was aware of the need to adduce handwriting expert evidence but failed to take steps to do so before closing its case. There was no sufficient reason provided for this failure. The record did not show any agreement at the scheduling conference to present a handwriting expert, nor was such an expert listed among intended witnesses. The court emphasized that procedural rules require parties to be fully prepared and list all witnesses and evidence in advance. While substantive justice is important, it must be balanced against the need for expeditious trial and…
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