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Tort Law [2020] UGHCCD 28

Atiku v The Editor-in-Chief of The Red Pepper Publications & 2 Others

Atiku v The Editor-in-Chief of The Red Pepper Publications & 2 Others (CIVIL SUIT NO. 28 OF 2014) [2020] UGHCCD 28 (26 March 2020)

High Court defamation suit over newspaper and online publications about human trafficking. Court found the articles defamatory but applied qualified privilege and awarded general damages.

  • Defamation
  • Libel
  • Damages For Defamation
  • Qualified Privilege
  • Injunctions
  • Reputation Injury
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Tort Law [2010] UGHC 17

The Editor New Vision Printing & Publishing & Anor v Karema (Hct-05-cv-ca-0048-2008)

The Editor New Vision Printing & Publishing & Anor v Karema (Hct-05-cv-ca-0048-2008) [2010] UGHC 17 (12 February 2010)

The High Court upheld a libel award after finding newspaper articles reasonably referred to the respondent and his hospital, even though neither was named.

  • Defamation
  • Libel
  • Damages Assessment
  • Corporate Liability
  • Reputation Injury
  • Damages-assessment
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Commercial And Corporate [2003] UGCommC 13

John Kawanga and Anor v Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd

John Kawanga and Anor v Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd (Civil Suit No. 410 of 2002) [2003] UGCommC 13 (26 June 2003)

The High Court held that Stanbic Bank wrongfully dishonoured two cheques despite sufficient funds, awarding each plaintiff UGX 5,000,000 plus interest and costs.

  • Bank Customer Relationship
  • Breach Of Contract
  • Dishonour Of Cheque
  • General Damages
  • Reputation Injury
  • Banking-and-finance
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