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Namukose v JPMAB Ltd (Civil Suit 47 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 183 (16 April 2025)
The High Court found the defendant’s driver negligent in a road traffic collision, held the defendant vicariously liable, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
Kaguta Salim v Kyabaggu Joseph & Anor (Civil Suit 270 of 2017) [2023] UGHCCD 373 (7 September 2023)
The High Court dismissed a motor accident negligence claim after finding the plaintiff failed to prove breach of duty or causation on a balance of probabilities.
Melidah Namutebi & Anor v Gaaga Entreprises Limited (Civil Suit 364 of 2012) [2023] UGHCCD 380 (6 September 2023)
The High Court dismissed a negligence claim arising from a fatal road accident, finding the plaintiffs failed to prove the defendant bus driver caused the collision.
Nekesa and Another v Abura and Another (Civil Suit 237 of 2019) [2023] UGHCCD 170 (16 June 2023)
The court found that the 1st defendant was negligent in the execution of his duties as a driver, causing the death of Emen David. The evidence presented by the plaintiffs, including police reports and a post-mortem, was uncontroverted due to the defendants' failure to file a defence. The 1st defendant was found to be an employee of the 2nd defendant, and the 2nd defendant was held vicariously liable for the negligent acts committed in the course of employment. The court disallowed special damages for lack of proof but awarded general damages for loss of dependency and inconvenience, with inte…
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Ayebale v Muttico Technical Services Limited and Another (Civil Suit No. 55 of 2017) [2023] UGHCCD 24 (22 February 2023)
The court found that the 2nd Defendant, while driving in the course of employment with the 1st Defendant, negligently swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with the Plaintiff's motorcycle, causing severe injuries and permanent incapacity. The Plaintiff's evidence, corroborated by witness testimony and police reports, established that the 2nd Defendant breached his duty of care. The 1st Defendant was held vicariously liable as the employer. The Defendants failed to plead or prove contributory negligence, and their assertions regarding the Plaintiff's alleged misconduct were unsupported by…
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Sekitoleko v Kato and Anor (Civil Suit No. 97 of 2017) [2021] UGHCCD 24 (30 April 2021)
The court found that the plaintiff failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the 1st defendant was negligent in the operation of motor vehicle UAT 834N. The evidence established that the accident occurred in heavy traffic, with vehicles moving slowly, and there was no credible evidence of over speeding or reckless driving by the 1st defendant. The police report and witness testimony indicated that the plaintiff, while on a Boda Boda, was involved in a collision with another vehicle (Ipsum) and subsequently fell under the rear wheels of the Fuso truck driven by the 1st defendant. Th…
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Kakooza v Abamwe Transporters Limited & Another (CIVIL SUIT NO. 519 OF 2017) [2020] UGHCCD 101 (15 May 2020)
The court found that the plaintiff was solely responsible for the accident and his injuries. The evidence showed that the plaintiff attempted to overtake a trailer on the left side in a narrow bend, which was an unreasonable and reckless action. The plaintiff lacked a valid riding permit, contrary to Section 35 of the Traffic and Road Safety Act, and failed to appreciate the rules of driving, which contributed to the accident. The court relied on the sketch map and police statement, concluding that the plaintiff's conduct amounted to contributory negligence and that the defendants were not li…
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Silveria & 4 Others v Stanbic Bank (U) Limited & 2 Others (CIVIL SUIT NO. 230 OF 2012) [2019] UGHCCD 227 (20 December 2019)
The court found that the accident was caused by the sole negligence of the 3rd defendant, who was driving recklessly and failed to maintain his side of the road. The 2nd defendant, as the employer and lessee in possession, was vicariously liable for the actions of the 3rd defendant. The 1st defendant, although the registered owner, was not liable due to the finance lease arrangement, which placed all risks and liabilities on the 2nd defendant. The lease agreement and relevant statutory provisions established that registration alone does not infer liability, and the 1st defendant's interest wa…
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Dr. Charles Mugenyi Kizza v Action Aid (Civil Suit No. 1312 of 1997) (Civil Suit No. 1312 of 1997) [2006] UGHC 65 (20 September 2006)
The High Court held Action Aid liable for a road traffic accident caused by its driver and awarded the plaintiff general and special damages with costs.
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd and Another vs Milly Masembe (Civil Appeal No 44 of 1997) [1998] UGCA 9 (23 November 1998)
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal after finding the trial judge misread the evidence on a road accident involving a broken-down tractor and a minibus.
