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Nandutu Asha and Wamboga Ali v Kamats Investments Credit Services Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 34 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 488 (8 July 2025)
The High Court set aside a default judgment after finding the defence filing defect was counsel’s fault, not the appellants’, and allowed leave to defend.
Traore and Another v Republic of Mali (Application No. 020/2018) [2025] AfCHPR 25 (26 June 2025)
The African Court found no violation of equality before the law or the right to be heard in a dispute over police promotion and training in Mali.
The Body of Christ Church v Bakashaba (Miscellaneous Application No. 2796 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 103 (24 June 2025)
The High Court Land Division dismissed an application to review orders allowing joinder in a land suit, finding that non-service did not cause a miscarriage of justice.
Mabirizi v Among (Criminal Appeal 3 of 2025) [2025] UGHCACD 10 (25 April 2025)
The High Court held that under section 42 of the Magistrates' Courts Act, a magistrate has the discretion to refer a private complaint to the police for investigation and is not required to entertain applications for additional evidence or restraining orders before determining whether a prima facie offence is disclosed. The law does not provide for the complainant's participation in the verification process or for the right to be heard on the police report before charges are drawn up. The applications filed by the appellant were incompetent and not supported by the law governing private prose…
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Byaruhanga Muhamudu v Kyazze Juliet Nalwoga (Miscellaneous Application No. 1042 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 129 (27 March 2025)
The court found that service of summons in Civil Suit No. 37 of 2019 was effected on counsel who was not duly instructed or appointed to act for the applicant. As such, there was no proper service on the applicant as required by law. The written statement of defence was filed by counsel without instructions, and there was no evidence that the applicant personally participated in the proceedings. The failure to serve the applicant deprived him of his right to a fair hearing under Article 28 of the Constitution. The court emphasized that substantive justice requires that parties are not shut ou…
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Shashi Super Investments Ltd v Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Ltd (Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 407 (13 March 2025)
The High Court granted leave to appeal against a conditional order requiring deposit of USD 47,577.40 before defending the suit, finding arguable grounds for appeal.
Nasari v Kabere & 4 Others (Miscellaneous Application 5 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 73 (27 February 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to review and set aside a consent judgment, finding no proved collusion, fraud, or apparent error on the record.
Ssempijja vs D-Light Design Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 350 of 2019) [2025] UGIC 10 (27 January 2025)
The court found that the Respondent failed to provide evidence of the alleged fundamental breach by the Claimant and did not accord him a fair hearing prior to dismissal. Both substantive and procedural requirements for lawful termination under Ugandan law were not met. The Respondent's reliance on the sensitivity of the case did not justify bypassing the right to be heard, and no proof was adduced regarding the confidential information or the third parties involved. Consequently, the summary dismissal was both substantively and procedurally unlawful. The Claimant was entitled to remedies, in…
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Nanyama v Kituyi (Civil Revision 2 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 21 (24 January 2025)
The High Court refused to revise a small-claims judgment, finding no material irregularity, no denial of hearing, and no basis to interfere with costs or execution.
Jjunju & 4 Others v Madhivani Group Limited (Miscellaneous Application 2730 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 14 (20 January 2025)
The applicants, as administrators and beneficiaries of the estate of the late Yusuf Ssuuna Kiweewa, suffered a legal grievance by being deprived of their proprietary rights without being heard in Civil Suit No. 615 of 2012. Section 82 of the Civil Procedure Act grants locus standi to any aggrieved person, including non-parties, where their rights are affected. Official reports corroborate the applicants' claim to the land and raise serious allegations of fraud and illegality in the respondent's acquisition and conversion of the land. The denial of an opportunity to be heard constitutes suffic…
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