In The Matter of An Application for Judicial Review by Afro-Motors Ltd & Anor
In The Matter of An Application for Judicial Review by Afro-Motors Ltd & Anor (Miscellaneous Cause No.693 of 2006) (Miscellaneous Cause No.693 of 2006) [2008] UGHC 33 (2 April 2008)
The court found that the applicants had previously accepted Ug.shs.431,893,260/= in full and final settlement of their claim against the government, and that their subsequent denial of this being a final settlement did not create a clear, indisputable right to further payment. The Attorney General's advice to pay the higher sum was not binding on the respondents, especially as the Attorney General's chambers themselves later opposed further payment. The court held that the duty to pay the additional sum was not plainly defined or indisputable, and that mandamus cannot issue to enforce doubtfu…
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- Judicial Review
- Mandamus
- Government Liability
- Public Duty
- Settlement Of Claims