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Dr Kazibwe v Mukiibi and Another (Miscellaneous Application 167 of 2022) [2023] UGHCFD 75 (3 March 2023)
The High Court set aside a default decree, extended time to file defence, stayed execution, and ordered the land dispute to proceed inter partes.
Nakitto v Karugaba (Misc. Application No. 325 of 2013) [2013] UGHCCD 117 (16 September 2013)
The court found that the applicant had raised several triable issues regarding the extent of her indebtedness, the nature of payments made, and the purpose of post-dated cheques. The applicant's averments were not sufficiently rebutted by the respondents, and there was controversy over whether substantial payments had been made and whether cheques were issued as security or payment. The applicant's failure to apply for leave to defend was attributed to negligent advice from her advocate, which the court held to be sufficient cause for setting aside the exparte decree. The court emphasized tha…
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Sinnabulya v Sekibaala (Civil Appeal No. 6 of 2005) [2013] UGHCLD 23 (12 March 2013)
The High Court allowed an appeal and set aside an ex parte decree, finding sufficient cause where an illiterate land occupant had been misled about procedure.
Betty K. Kabachenga v Stanhope Finance Co. Ltd (HCT-00-CC-MA 48 of 2007) [2007] UGCommC 51 (24 May 2007)
The High Court struck out an application to set aside an ex parte decree and stay execution, holding that the motion was brought under the wrong provisions and was incomplete.
