Mutegeki v Catholic Relief Service Program
Mutegeki v Catholic Relief Service Program (Miscellaneous Application 122 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 100 (22 March 2024)
The court found that the applicant became aware of the consent order as early as March 2012, as evidenced by his own letter to the court disputing the consent and requesting its nullification. Despite this, the applicant took no further steps to challenge the consent for over 11 years and failed to provide any satisfactory explanation for the delay. The court held that the Civil Procedure Act and Rules do not prescribe a specific limitation period for challenging a consent judgment, but promptness is a critical factor. The authorities cited establish that unreasonable or unexplained delay is…
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- Setting Aside Consent Orders
- Delay And Laches
- Withdrawal Of Suit
- Employment Disputes