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Muhwezi v Tirwakunda and 34 Others (Miscellaneous Application 15 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 1236 (28 November 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application to set aside an ex parte judgment, holding that service was effective and no defence on the merits was shown.
Muzamil & Another v Ajiga (Civil Appeal 11 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 972 (3 October 2024)
The High Court allowed the appeal, finding no effective service of summons on the appellants before ex parte proceedings and setting aside the magistrate’s orders.
Kitaka v Harshad (Miscellaneous Application 581 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 157 (6 June 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application to set aside an ex parte judgment, finding no sufficient cause. The applicant’s reliance on counsel and company set-off arguments did not justify reopening the case.
Mukembo v Mubiru and 4 Others (HCT-03-LD-MA 80 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 176 (22 November 2023)
The High Court at Jinja dismissed an application to set aside an ex parte judgment and extend time to defend, finding substituted service was effective and no sufficient cause was shown.
Kinyara Sugar Limited v Kyomuhendo (Miscellaneous Application 85 of 2021) [2023] UGHC 144 (27 October 2023)
The High Court at Masindi set aside an ex parte judgment against Kinyara Sugar Ltd after finding the summons were not duly served on a proper corporate officer.
Bog St. Mary's Buwenge v Kayingo and 5 Others (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 81 of 2021) [2022] UGIC 85 (30 August 2022)
The court found that the applicant was duly served with hearing notices and had multiple opportunities to participate in the proceedings, including representation by several officers and counsel at pre-session hearings. The absence of the applicant and their counsel at subsequent hearings was not satisfactorily explained, and the court rejected the argument that the death of the director prevented participation, as other officers were present and capable of following up the matter. The court was not convinced by claims of mistaken belief regarding withdrawal of the suit, noting the lack of ev…
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Mukabalanga v Mbaraga (Miscellaneous Application No. 2051 of 2021) [2022] UGHCLD 157 (8 August 2022)
The High Court refused to set aside an ex parte judgment, holding that service through counsel was effective and counsel-client disagreement was not sufficient cause.
Apio v Sekaluvu Kalongo (Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 1663 of 2021) [2022] UGHCLD 34 (14 March 2022)
The High Court dismissed an application to set aside an ex parte judgment, finding no proof of non-service, no sufficient cause, and no locus standi.
Damba and 3 Others v Nakiyaga (Civil Appeal No. 111 of 2018) [2021] UGHCLD 15 (1 March 2021)
The High Court dismissed a civil appeal after finding it was barred by res judicata, holding the appellants had already brought a similar application in the lower court.
Mulira v Cashflow Solutions Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 246 of 2017) [2018] UGCommC 44 (11 July 2018)
The High Court set aside an ex parte judgment after finding service was ineffective and the applicant raised triable issues over a disputed loan transaction.
