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Bujagali Energy Limited v Kafumba (Civil Appeal 18 of 2021) [2025] UGSC 3 (27 February 2025)
The Supreme Court dismissed Bujagali Energy Ltd’s appeal, holding that the Court of Appeal was right to remit an improperly dismissed High Court matter for hearing on the merits.
Mboineki and Others v Gahwera and Others (LAND CIVIL SUIT NO.045 OF 2023) [2025] UGHC 233 (3 February 2025)
The High Court at Hoima found the plaintiffs proved customary ownership of the disputed land, granted a declaration, injunction, eviction, damages, and costs.
Naguru, Nakawa Estate Residents Association Limited v Attorney General and Another (Civil Appeal 46 of 2012) [2022] UGCA 327 (26 July 2022)
The Court of Appeal held that the trial court erred in dismissing the appellant's suit solely on account of failure to serve the statutory notice prescribed by Section 2 of the Civil Procedure and Limitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act. The Supreme Court precedent in Kampala City Council Authority v. Kabandize & 20 Others established that such failure does not render proceedings incompetent, but may affect costs or cause delay. The doctrine of stare decisis binds the Court of Appeal to this interpretation. The appeal was allowed, the High Court's dismissal set aside, and the matter remitte…
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Kafumba Vs Attorney General & 3 Ors (Misc. Application No. 002 of 2002) [2015] UGHCCD 149 (4 May 2015)
The application, brought under Article 50 of the Constitution, seeks remedies that require proof by evidence and expert testimony, which cannot be adequately addressed through affidavit evidence in an application of this nature. The claims for compensation, damages, and allegations of fraud require a properly instituted ordinary suit, not a miscellaneous application. The applicant failed to plead fraud specifically, and the application does not comply with procedural requirements for representative actions or for the reliefs sought. The court lacks jurisdiction to grant the constitutional dec…
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Luwiiwi v Uganda Airlines Corporation (Miscellaneous Application 9 of 1992) [1992] UGHC 78 (25 March 1992)
High Court of Uganda allowed a former employee to bring a representative action for 80 other former employees seeking redundancy benefits from Uganda Airlines Corporation.
