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Pentecostal Assemblies of God Ltd v Mukalu and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 290 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 72 (31 March 2023)
The High Court granted a consequential order for return of listed properties to Pentecostal Assemblies of God Limited and awarded costs, holding the execution application was proper.
Wandera & 2 Others v Mugenyi & Another (Civil Appeal 11 of 2018) [2022] UGSC 31 (28 January 2022)
The Supreme Court found that the sale of the appellants' immoveable property was conducted before the expiration of the mandatory 30-day period required by Order 22 Rule 64 of the Civil Procedure Rules, constituting an illegality rather than a mere irregularity. The Court held that the first respondent was directly involved in the execution process, including the identification of properties for attachment and the fraudulent alteration of the execution application from moveable to immoveable property, resulting in excess attachment and unjust enrichment. The Court of Appeal erred in failing t…
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Babisa Sentumu v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application No. 118 of 2021) [2021] UGHCLD 214 (12 November 2021)
The High Court awarded Babirye Sarah UGX 20,000,000 in general damages after finding that the defendants wrongfully withheld her land title for six years.
Open Bible Standard Churches of Uganda V Samuel Egessa (Civil Suit No. 004 of 2010) [2019] UGHC 7 (12 July 2019)
The court found that the defendant was properly relieved of his duties and that, while some property was handed over, the plaintiff failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that all claimed items remained in the defendant's possession except for those specifically admitted or inadequately explained. The grinding mill's title was handed over, but physical possession was not formally requested by the plaintiff; thus, vacant possession was ordered at the plaintiff's cost. The defendant was ordered to return the trimmer machine and motor vehicles, as their alleged gifting was not supported b…
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Ayebazibwe v Good Will Collage School Ltd & Anor (Labour Dispute Reference No. 183 of 2015) [2018] UGIC 2 (27 July 2018)
The court found that the claimant failed to prove unlawful termination. Although the claimant alleged unfair dismissal, there was no evidence of receipt of a suspension letter or express termination. The strained relationship and claimant's refusal to participate in reconciliation and office opening meetings constituted abscondment rather than constructive dismissal. The respondent's conduct did not amount to a serious breach making continued employment impossible under Section 65(1)(c) of the Employment Act. The claimant terminated his own employment outside the statutory provisions for cons…
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Ayebazibwe v Good Will College Ltd & Anor (Labour Dispute Reference No. 183 of 2015) [2018] UGIC 26 (27 July 2018)
The Industrial Court held that the claimant failed to prove unfair termination or constructive dismissal, finding instead that he absconded from duty.
Wanendeya & Anor v Group Procurement Ltd (High Court Civil Suit No.1017 of 1997) [2003] UGHCCD 3 (3 January 2003)
The High Court of Uganda found a breach of contract involving a land title security arrangement and awarded special and general damages, interest, and costs.
Esso Standard (U) Limited v Semu (Civil Appeal 3 of 1993) [1993] UGSC 42 (21 October 1993)
The Supreme Court of Uganda enforced a compromise on a disputed safe, ordering inspection in court and payment of the assessed value if it was not the original item.
Kasande v The Administrator General & Another (Civil Suit 965 of 1990) [1992] UGHC 55 (16 March 1992)
The High Court held the plaintiff was in rent arrears and that eviction and distress were lawful, but awarded damages for missing property and unrecovered money.
