Uganda Case Law

Chopin Joseph Micheal v Fairway Hotel Limited

Chopin Joseph Micheal v Fairway Hotel Limited (Civil Revision No. 13 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 84 (12 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Revision No. 13 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The court found that the Chief Magistrate acted within jurisdiction and in accordance with the law when requiring the applicant to deposit UGX 15,000,000 and his passport as security for appearance. The applicant was present in court, represented by counsel, and given an opportunity to be heard before the orders were made. The court determined that there was no illegality, material irregularity, or injustice in the proceedings or orders of the Chief Magistrate. The application for revision was therefore dismissed as lacking merit, and the orders of the lower court were upheld. The court empha…

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• Revisionary Jurisdiction
• Security For Appearance
• Service Of Process
• Fair Hearing
• Hotel Debt Recovery

Twetise v Lyu & Another

Twetise v Lyu & Another (Miscellaneous Application 469 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCD 72 (11 March 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 469 of 2023

Judge

Baguma, J

The High Court dismissed an application for a warrant of arrest and security for appearance, finding no real evidence that the respondents would abscond or obstruct justice.

• Attachment Before Judgment
• Security For Appearance
• Deceit
• Fraudulent Misrepresentation
• Attachment-before-judgment
• Security-for-appearance

Nyende and 44 Others v Shoprite Checkers (U) Limited

Nyende and 44 Others v Shoprite Checkers (U) Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 119 of 2021) [2022] UGIC 22 (26 October 2022)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 119 of 2021

Judge

Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Panel Member, Matovu, Panel Member, Wabwire, J

The Industrial Court ordered Shoprite Checkers (U) Ltd to furnish US$60,000 security by bank guarantee after finding it had left Uganda but not with proven intent to defeat justice.

• Security For Appearance
• Attachment Before Judgment
• Settlement Agreements
• Jurisdictional Exit
• Bank Guarantee
• Security-for-appearance

Nakakaawa v Essubiryo Zambogo Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited

Nakakaawa v Essubiryo Zambogo Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited (Civil Appeal No. 100 of 2019) [2022] UGHCCD 197 (4 October 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 100 of 2019

Judge

Nambayo, J

The High Court found that the trial Magistrate erred in law and fact by ordering the Appellant to deposit UGX 11,480,000 or provide a land title/agreement of that value before filing her written statement of defense, and by issuing a warrant of arrest before judgment. The court held that there was no evidence that the Appellant was served with summons or that she was given an opportunity to be heard, violating her constitutional right to a fair hearing. Furthermore, the affidavit relied upon by the trial court lacked specific evidence to justify the issuance of a warrant of arrest or the requ…

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• Fair Hearing
• Security For Appearance
• Interlocutory Orders
• Setting Aside Consent Judgment

Ssengendo and Anor v Pio Crypto Centre Investment Ltd and Anor

Ssengendo and Anor v Pio Crypto Centre Investment Ltd and Anor (Miscellaneous Application No. 345 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 15 (12 April 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 345 of 2021

Judge

Rwakakooko, J

The High Court issued a warrant of arrest against the second respondent to show cause why he should not furnish security for appearance, but refused blanket pre-judgment attachment.

• Interlocutory Orders
• Security For Appearance
• Pre Judgment Attachment
• Breach Of Contract
• Fraud
• Security-for-appearance

Petrocity Enterprises Uganda Limited v Mota -Engil Engenharia Construcao SG and Another

Petrocity Enterprises Uganda Limited v Mota -Engil Engenharia Construcao SG and Another (Miscellaneous Application 891 of 2021) [2021] UGCommC 169 (13 July 2021)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 891 of 2021

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court dismissed an application for attachment before judgment and security for appearance, finding no credible evidence of asset dissipation or evasion.

• Attachment Before Judgment
• Security For Appearance
• Privity Of Contract
• Risk Of Dissipation
• Summary Procedure
• Interlocutory Orders

Chongquing International Construction Corporation v Zeintaka Corporation (Japan ) and Another

Chongquing International Construction Corporation v Zeintaka Corporation (Japan ) and Another (Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 1122 of 2020) [2021] UGCommC 129 (15 February 2021)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 1122 of 2020

Judge

Wabwire, J

The High Court upheld an application for security for appearance despite an arbitration clause, ordering a bank guarantee and backup attachment of sums due from UNRA.

• Security For Appearance
• Pre Judgment Attachment
• Interim Measures
• Arbitration Clauses
• Foreign Parties
• Enforcement Of Decrees