Kabwami v Mugisha (Civil Appeal 25 of 2019) [2022] UGHC 129 (29 November 2022)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal 25 of 2019
Judge
Joyce Kavuma, J
The court found that the appellant, as a beneficiary, did not have locus standi to institute the mother suit or the application for review without first obtaining letters of administration for his late father's estate. The actions of the appellant and his family in dealing with the estate without such authority amounted to intermeddling and rendered the underlying suit illegal. The principle that no action can arise from an illegality applied, and the court would not assist a party who was himself guilty of an illegality. The trial magistrate was within her jurisdiction to frame and determine…
Twaha Gwaivu & 2 Others v Ali Raza t/a Pak Kor Electronic Ltd (CIVIL REVISION NO. 32 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 102 (15 May 2020)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
CIVIL REVISION NO. 32 OF 2019
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J
The High Court dismissed a revision application challenging a magistrate’s review order, holding the review process was within jurisdiction and that no material irregularity was shown.
Negesa v Kalibbala (CIVIL APPEAL No. 17 of 2018) [2018] UGHCCD 126 (3 May 2018)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
CIVIL APPEAL No. 17 of 2018
Judge
Elubu, J
The High Court dismissed an appeal against review orders, holding that service was ineffective, distress for rent requirements were unmet, and the eviction order was unlawful.