Uganda Case Law

Bishop Jacinto Kibuuka V The Uganda Catholic Lawyers Fraternity & 2 Others (MISC. APPLICATION NO. 039 OF 2018)

Bishop Jacinto Kibuuka V The Uganda Catholic Lawyers Fraternity & 2 Others (MISC. APPLICATION NO. 039 OF 2018) [2019] UGHCCD 185 (16 August 2019)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISC. APPLICATION NO. 039 OF 2018

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court set aside a consent withdrawal signed by counsel, finding it was entered in mistake and without sufficient instructions, causing prejudice to the applicant.

• Consent Judgment
• Review Of Court Orders
• Mistake Of Counsel
• Professional Negligence
• Right To Hearing
• Consent-judgment

Ochwo v Appliance World Limited (Labour Dispute Reference No. 327 of 2015)

Ochwo v Appliance World Limited (Labour Dispute Reference No. 327 of 2015) [2019] UGIC 6 (5 April 2019)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 327 of 2015

The Industrial Court of Uganda held that Ochwo John’s dismissal was unfair and unlawful because the employer failed to prove gross misconduct, hold a hearing, or give contractually required notice.

• Unfair Dismissal
• Summary Dismissal
• Right To Hearing
• Severance Pay
• Payment In Lieu Of Notice
• General Damages

Dabule and 2 Others v A.G and Bank of Uganda (Consitutional Petition No. 2 of 2004)

Dabule and 2 Others v A.G and Bank of Uganda (Consitutional Petition No. 2 of 2004) [2007] UGCC 8 (14 September 2007)

Court

Constitutional Court of Uganda

Case number

Consitutional Petition No. 2 of 2004

Judge

Mpagi-Bahigeine, JA, Kavuma, JA, Engwau, JA, Kitumba, JA, Twinomujuni, JA

The court held that the Banking (Freezing of Accounts) Orders, specifically Legal Notices 2 of 1982 and 2 & 3 of 1984, were made pursuant to section 26A of the Banking Act 1969. Section 54 of the Financial Institutions Statute No.4 of 1993 repealed the entire Banking Act 1969, including section 26A. The saving provision in section 54(2) only preserved statutory instruments that were consistent with the new statute. Since the freezing policy was reversed by the 1993 Statute, the Legal Notices became inconsistent and ceased to have legal effect from 14th May 1993. Consequently, the Legal Notice…

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• Freezing Of Bank Accounts
• Statutory Repeal
• Constitutional Inconsistency
• Right To Property
• Right To Hearing

James Anywar vs Kinyara Sugar Works Ltd (HCT-02-CV-CS-0115-2001) (HCT-02-CV-CS-0115-2001)

James Anywar vs Kinyara Sugar Works Ltd (HCT-02-CV-CS-0115-2001) (HCT-02-CV-CS-0115-2001) [2006] UGHC 48 (1 June 2006)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-02-CV-CS-0115-2001

The court found that the plaintiff, while acting as Factory Superintendent, requisitioned materials purportedly for repairs but failed to account for their use. Investigations by the defendant's management revealed that the majority of the materials were not used as claimed, and the plaintiff's explanations were evasive and dishonest. The evidence established that the plaintiff's conduct amounted to dishonesty and fraudulent behavior, justifying summary dismissal under both company regulations and common law. The court held that the employer was entitled to dismiss the plaintiff summarily wit…

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• Summary Dismissal
• Wrongful Termination
• Employee Misconduct
• Accrued Dues
• Right To Hearing