Uganda Case Law

Matovu & Matovu Advocates v Jyotibala & 2 Others

Matovu & Matovu Advocates v Jyotibala & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 29 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 29 (10 January 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 29 of 2021

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The court found that the applicant law firm established, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of an advocate-client relationship with the deceased based on the objective facts and the conduct of the parties, despite the absence of a written retainer. However, the claim for recovery of legal fees was held to be time barred. The court reasoned that the advocate's cause of action to recover fees arises in contract, and under section 3(1)(a) of The Limitation Act, the limitation period is six years from the date the cause of action accrues. In this case, the last legal service was rendere…

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• Advocate Client Costs
• Limitation Periods
• Retainer Agreements
• Contractual Claims
• Costs Assessment

Taslaf Consultants Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Application 119 of 2019)

Taslaf Consultants Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Application 119 of 2019) [2021] UGTAT 30 (16 July 2021)

Court

Tax Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

Application 119 of 2019

Judges

Mugenyi, Chairperson, Katwe, Panel Member, Ali

The Tribunal upheld VAT period adjustments on invoice timing, finding the applicant had not proved later payment dates and dismissing the application with costs.

• Vat Assessment
• Time Of Supply
• Tax Period Adjustment
• Retainer Agreements
• Tax Invoice Requirements
• Penal Tax And Interest

Bitangaro & Co. Advocates v Emmanuel Katto

Bitangaro & Co. Advocates v Emmanuel Katto (Civil Suit No. 92 of 2008) [2009] UGCommC 2 (25 February 2009)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 92 of 2008

The High Court struck out an advocate’s fee claim, holding there was no retainer, no taxed bill of costs or fixed-fee agreement, and no cause of action against the defendant.

• Advocate Fees
• Retainer Agreements
• Negotiable Instruments
• Cause Of Action
• Striking Out Pleadings
• Advocate-fees