Kamya v Management Committee of Namugonda Primary School and 5 Others (misc Applic no.829/2024) [2025] UGHCLD 132 (9 July 2025)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
misc Applic no.829/2024
Judge
Kaahwa, J
The High Court set aside a dismissal order and reinstated a suit after finding sufficient cause, holding that the applicant should not be penalized for counsel’s mistake.
Kasangaki Diana v Fulgensia Tumwesigye (Civil Application No. 21 of 2023) [2025] UGSC 27 (26 June 2025)
Court
Supreme Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Application No. 21 of 2023
Judge
Mike Chibita, JSC, Stephen Musota, JSC, Christopher Madrama Izama, JSC, Catherine Bamugemereire, JSC, Monica K. Mugenyi, JSC
The Supreme Court found that the applicant had demonstrated sufficient cause for the delay in filing and serving the record of appeal, primarily due to illness and hospitalization, which were substantiated by affidavit evidence. The delay was not occasioned by inexcusable negligence or deliberate disregard of court procedure. The court interpreted the relevant rules to permit exclusion of time taken by the Registrar to prepare proceedings, provided procedural requirements were substantially met. The court exercised its discretionary power under Rule 5 to extend time and validate the appeal, e…
Strogen Limited and Others v Vehicle and Equipment Leasing Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 348 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 175 (17 June 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 348 of 2025
Judge
Tumusiime Rubagumya, J
The High Court dismissed an application to set aside a judgment, finding no sufficient cause and holding that the applicants had been dilatory and aware of the proceedings.
Wave Transfer Limited and Another v G4S Secure Solutions Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 612 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 178 (12 June 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 612 of 2025
Judge
Tumusiime Rubagumya, J
The court dismissed an application to set aside dismissal of a commercial suit, finding no sufficient cause for nonappearance and no credible proof of an ECCMIS glitch.
Muzafaru v Dezideliyo (Miscellaneous Application 1475 of 2023) [2025] UGHCFD 22 (29 May 2025)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 1475 of 2023
Judge
Echookit, J
The High Court of Uganda reinstated a land suit dismissed for want of prosecution, finding delay unsatisfactory but allowing the case to proceed in the interests of justice.
Kayondo Joseph Asimwe v Azaan Trading Co. Limited (Miscellaneous Application 569 of 2022) [2025] UGCommC 111 (16 May 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 569 of 2022
Judge
Susan Odongo, J
The court found that the affidavits in support of the application were competent, as they were sworn by individuals with direct knowledge of the circumstances leading to the non-appearance, namely the advocate and the clerk. The applicant was not in a position to depone the affidavit as he lacked direct knowledge of the miscommunication between counsel and the court. The court held that the applicant had demonstrated sufficient cause for non-appearance, as there was no evidence that the applicant or his counsel were notified of the hearing dates. The court emphasized that mistakes or lapses b…
Imochu & Others v Kibuye & Another (Miscellaneous Application 163 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 255 (5 May 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 163 of 2024
Judge
Lubega, J
The court found that the Applicants had demonstrated sufficient cause for their non-appearance, as they relied on the advice of their former lawyers who misled them into believing their presence in court was unnecessary. The court held that the negligence or mistake of counsel should not be visited upon the litigants, especially where the Applicants made efforts to follow up on their case and were not willfully negligent. The court applied the principle that sufficient cause should be liberally construed to advance substantial justice and that advocates have a duty to act in the best interest…
Ssebina David and Others v Kiguba James Sewagaba and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 1725 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 59 (5 May 2025)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 1725 of 2024
Judge
Naluzze Aisha Batala, J
The High Court declined to reinstate an appeal dismissed for non-appearance, finding the applicants had not shown sufficient cause under the Civil Procedure Rules.
Muhindo v Kuka (Uganda) Limited (HCT-01-LD-MA-0086-2024) [2025] UGHC 279 (25 April 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
HCT-01-LD-MA-0086-2024
Judge
Wagona, J
The High Court dismissed an application to reinstate a suit dismissed for want of prosecution and held that the request for stay of execution was premature.
Byeshanika and Another v Attorney General and Others (Miscellaneous Application 76 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 209 (18 April 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 76 of 2022
Judge
Tweyanze, J
The High Court declined to set aside dismissal of a civil suit for want of prosecution, holding that the applicants had not shown sufficient cause for their inaction.
