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Kirumba Augustine v Lutakome Martin and Others (Miscellaneous Application No 100 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 570 (23 June 2025)
The High Court of Uganda at Mpigi dismissed an application to strike out a plaint and dismiss a land suit, holding that the pleadings disclosed a cause of action.
Henry Mpima and Others v Nambwere Erina Bisobye Nalongo and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 3296 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 112 (20 June 2025)
The High Court partly allowed an application to strike out a counterclaim, removing it against two newly added counter defendants for want of service.
Mukwano Enterprises Limited v Seninde Miriam and Kibalama Liz T/A Lise General Merchandise and Supplies (Miscellaneous Application No. 1856 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 179 (12 June 2025)
The High Court struck out an amended plaint filed out of time after finding the respondents had been properly notified of the ruling date through ECCMIS.
Turinawe Rwangomani and 2 Others v Nkuuna and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 118 of 2023; Miscellaneous Application 42 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 89 (24 January 2025)
The court held that a counter claim, being a separate suit, must be pleaded together with the written statement of defence or with leave of court if introduced later. In this case, the respondents did not include a counter claim in their original defence and only introduced it in response to the further amended plaint without seeking leave of court. The Civil Procedure Rules do not permit a defendant to introduce a new counter claim in a reply to an amended plaint unless it was part of the original pleadings or leave is granted. The authorities cited, including Kavuma & Anor v Stanbic Bank (U…
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Cantina Bar and Restaurant (SMC) Ltd and Another v Humura and Another (Miscellaneous Application 341 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCD 162 (25 October 2024)
The High Court dismissed a suit as an abuse of process, finding it duplicated an earlier case, lacked a disclosed cause of action, and was vexatious.
Basabe & 2 Others v Dependable Outcomes Limited (Miscellaneous Application 570 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 357 (3 October 2024)
The High Court struck out a plaint against three company directors, holding the contract was with the company and no personal liability was pleaded.
Mwanguhya v King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru (Civil Suit 72 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 760 (20 August 2024)
The High Court at Fort Portal struck out a lease-breach suit as time-barred, finding the claim arose in 2009 and was filed beyond the limitation period.
Muramuzi Amuza and 18 Others v Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board and 2 Others (Civil Suit 6 of 2018) [2024] UGHC 759 (20 August 2024)
The High Court ruled that the plaint discloses a cause of action against the 3rd defendant and overruled the objection to striking out the suit.
Ssekubwa v Tinkasimire & 7 Others (Miscellaneous Application 896 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 174 (27 June 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application to strike out a plaint, holding that the applicant lacked locus standi because he had not yet been formally joined as a party.
Mugisha v Byamugisha & Another (Civil Appeal 14 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 833 (21 May 2024)
The court held that the orders of the trial magistrate, which dismissed preliminary objections and allowed the suit to proceed, did not fall within the ambit of Order 6 Rule 30(1) and (2) of the Civil Procedure Rules, as they did not result in the striking out of pleadings, staying or dismissing the suit, or entering judgment. Therefore, the appeal was not one that could be brought as of right, and the appellant was required to obtain leave of court before appealing. The attempt to rely on Article 126(2)(e) of the Constitution was rejected, as it does not override clear statutory requirements…
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