Uganda Case Law

Alvi Auto Village Limited v Shumuk Investment Limited & Another

Alvi Auto Village Limited v Shumuk Investment Limited & Another (Civil Suit 710 of 2022) [2025] UGCommC 41 (28 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 710 of 2022

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court found the 1st defendant breached two tenancy agreements and a memorandum of understanding, and misrepresented ownership of the land. The 2nd defendant was dismissed from the suit.

• Breach Of Contract
• Misrepresentation
• Tenancy Agreements
• Special And General Damages
• Land Ownership Disputes
• Breach-of-contract

Biroli v Nambubu & Another

Biroli v Nambubu & Another (Civil Suit 17 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 158 (26 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 17 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The High Court at Kiboga found the plaintiff failed to prove the land was part of her husband’s estate, but awarded general damages for interference with her possession.

• Trespass To Land
• Gifts Inter Vivos
• Lawful And Bona Fide Occupancy
• Registration Of Titles
• Special And General Damages
• Land-trespass

Kwagala & Another v Standard Chartered Bank (U) Limited

Kwagala & Another v Standard Chartered Bank (U) Limited (Civil Suit 870 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 12 (17 February 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 870 of 2020

Judge

Mutesi, J

High Court of Uganda held that Standard Chartered Bank breached a staff mortgage facility by recalling it before disbursement, and awarded damages and costs.

• Banking Contracts
• Mortgage Facility
• Breach Of Contract
• Professional Negligence
• Fiduciary Duty
• Special And General Damages

UMEME Limited & Another v Makubuya T/A Polla Plast

UMEME Limited & Another v Makubuya T/A Polla Plast (Miscellaneous Applications 1, 11, 12, 13 of 2024 & Constitutional Reference 2 of 2024) [2025] UGSC 7 (24 January 2025)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Applications 1, 11, 12, 13 of 2024 & Constitutional Reference 2 of 2024

Judge

Mike Chibita, JSC

The Supreme Court consolidated execution-related applications over a depreciated machinery award, upheld part of a garnishee order, and fixed the balance payable.

• Garnishee Orders
• Depreciation Of Assets
• Execution Of Judgments
• Special And General Damages
• Garnishee-orders
• Depreciation-of-assets

Ssemawere v African Express Airways

Ssemawere v African Express Airways (Civil Suit 978 of 2016) [2025] UGCommC 10 (10 January 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 978 of 2016

Judge

Ocaya, J

The High Court held that the plaintiff had locus standi, found a contract and breach, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.

• Breach Of Contract
• Agency Relationships
• Special And General Damages
• Locus Standi
• Contractual Interest
• Costs Award

Esco Uganda Limited v Baluku

Esco Uganda Limited v Baluku (Civil Suit 19 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1146 (6 December 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 19 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima found the defendant, a branch accountant, liable for employment breach and fraud, and awarded the plaintiff special and general damages, interest, and costs.

• Employee Fraud
• Breach Of Employment Contract
• Negligence In Accounting
• Special And General Damages
• Employment-law
• Breach-of-contract

Damuco Investments Limited v Opportunity Bank (U) Limited

Damuco Investments Limited v Opportunity Bank (U) Limited (Civil Suit 589 of 2019) [2024] UGCommC 334 (12 November 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 589 of 2019

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The High Court held that the plaintiff contractor breached the amended ATV/ATM works contract by failing to complete on time, and upheld the bank’s counterclaim.

• Breach Of Contract
• Construction Contracts
• Penalty Clauses
• Special And General Damages
• Breach-of-contract
• Construction-contracts

Kisuule & Another v Kyeyune & Another

Kisuule & Another v Kyeyune & Another (Civil Suit 962 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 247 (30 October 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 962 of 2021

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The plaintiffs, as administrators of the estate of the late Kisuule Zerubaberi, established ownership of the suit land through uncontroverted evidence of acquisition, possession, and prior court rulings. The defendants failed to adduce evidence of any legal or equitable interest in the suit land and admitted their Kibanja is on a different plot. The court found that the defendants unlawfully entered the plaintiffs' land, destroyed crops, and attempted construction, amounting to trespass. The plaintiffs proved their entitlement to special damages for destroyed crops and professional fees, gene…

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• Ownership Disputes
• Trespass To Land
• Special And General Damages
• Injunctions
• Estate Administration

Ndife v Kampala University

Ndife v Kampala University (Civil Suit 358 of 2022) [2024] UGHCCD 172 (14 October 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 358 of 2022

Judge

Nambayo, J

The contract between the Plaintiff and Defendant was void ab initio due to a common mistake regarding the Plaintiff's eligibility for admission to a Bachelor's degree programme. Both parties erroneously believed the Plaintiff qualified for admission, but the NCHE found his West African Senior School Certificate was only equivalent to UCE, not UACE, and thus insufficient for direct entry. The Defendant was negligent in admitting the Plaintiff and allowing him to progress through three years of study without verifying his qualifications or advising him on the necessary bridging course. The Plai…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Negligence In Admission Process
• Void Contract Due To Common Mistake
• Special And General Damages

Oola v Okello

Oola v Okello (Civil Suit 8 of 2017) [2024] UGHC 900 (1 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 8 of 2017

Judge

Okello, J

The High Court held that the defendant breached land-sale warranties, awarding the plaintiff refund, special and general damages, but rejecting fraud and exemplary damages.

• Breach Of Warranty
• Failed Consideration
• Land Sale Disputes
• Special And General Damages
• Land-sale-disputes
• Breach-of-warranty