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Ssebaggala Mohammed v Stanbic Bank (U) Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 565 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 556 (17 July 2025)
The High Court set aside a dismissal and decree after finding ineffective service of the notice to show cause, and reinstated the applicant's earlier application.
Peter Kaswarra Sanyu Kagoro v Sam Murungi Kagoro (HCT-01-CV-MA-0106-2024) [2025] UGHC 538 (14 July 2025)
The High Court dismissed an estate administration application for want of proof of service and non-appearance of both parties, with each party bearing its own costs.
Muwonge Samson Ashe v Sebwato Isa and Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application 339 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 517 (14 July 2025)
The court found that the applicant failed to serve the notice of motion on the respondents within the mandatory 21-day period prescribed by Order 5 Rule 1(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules, and did not apply for an extension of time within the additional 15-day window allowed by the rules. The applicant's explanation that he was waiting for a physical copy of the endorsed notice was rejected, as the digital copy was available on ECCMIS and could have been served electronically or printed for physical service. The court held that compliance with the service timelines is mandatory, and failure to…
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KCB Bank Uganda Limited v Raid Technologies Ltd and Others (Civil Suit No. 449 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 201 (25 June 2025)
The High Court entered default judgment against two defendants over a loan dispute, finding they were served but failed to file a timely defence.
Rich Dad Junior School v Dumba Mayanja and 4 Others (Civil Appeal No. OO42 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 109 (24 June 2025)
The court found that the appellant was properly served with the amended plaint and hearing notices through its head teacher and advocates, and that its counsel participated in the proceedings, including adopting the joint scheduling memorandum and filing a written statement of defence. The court held that the appellant was estopped from denying service or participation, and that the trial magistrate was correct to proceed ex parte after the appellant failed to attend hearings. The adoption of the defence was proper given the appellant's involvement and representation. The award of general dam…
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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.
Dr. Charles Ekure v Henry Mwanga and Bank of Baroda (Miscellaneous Application 328 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 510 (24 June 2025)
The court found that the applicant was not properly served with summons in the main suit, as the purported service was effected by a process server attached to the plaintiff's law firm rather than a court process server, and was not rebutted by the respondent. Investigations by the inspectorate of courts confirmed lack of due diligence in service. The absence of service deprived the applicant of the opportunity to defend, rendering the default judgment and subsequent garnishee orders a nullity. The applicant demonstrated a plausible defense, denying any contractual relationship and alleging f…
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Henry Mpima and Others v Nambwere Erina Bisobye Nalongo and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 3296 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 112 (20 June 2025)
The High Court partly allowed an application to strike out a counterclaim, removing it against two newly added counter defendants for want of service.
Ndaula Arafat and Another v Kasibante James Zawula (Miscellaneous Application No. 137 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 91 (19 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed a stay of execution application because no substantive application to set aside the ex parte judgment was pending.
Kagina Paul and Others v Tusiime Ambrose (Miscellaneous Application 184 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 436 (18 June 2025)
The court found that the applicants failed to serve the application within the 21 days prescribed by Order 5 Rule 1(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules, with service on the respondent's lawyers occurring on 1st July 2024 and the process server's affidavit indicating service on 27th June 2024, both dates being outside the statutory period from the date of issue (9th May 2024). There was no evidence that the applicants sought or obtained an extension of time as required by law. The contradiction in the dates of service and lack of clear evidence of timely service led the court to conclude that the…
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