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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 556

Ssebaggala Mohammed v Stanbic Bank (U) Ltd

Ssebaggala Mohammed v Stanbic Bank (U) Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 565 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 556 (17 July 2025)

The High Court set aside a dismissal and decree after finding ineffective service of the notice to show cause, and reinstated the applicant's earlier application.

  • Setting Aside Dismissal
  • Service Of Process
  • Leave To Appear And Defend
  • Summary Procedure
  • Setting-aside-dismissal
  • Service-of-process
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 540

Pearl Dairy Farms Limited v Zhuang Shaolong T/A Good Home Supermarket (HCT-01-CV-MA-0119-2024)

Pearl Dairy Farms Limited v Zhuang Shaolong T/A Good Home Supermarket (HCT-01-CV-MA-0119-2024) [2025] UGHC 540 (14 July 2025)

The Applicant has raised substantial and bona fide triable issues of law and fact, including a complete denial of any contractual relationship, alleged payments, and the authenticity of the documents relied upon by the Respondent. Serious allegations of forgery and fraud have been made, which cannot be resolved through summary procedure and require a full trial for proper determination. The Respondent's failure to file an affidavit in reply leaves the Applicant's assertions unchallenged, further strengthening the case for granting unconditional leave. Established jurisprudence dictates that w…

  • Summary Procedure
  • Leave To Defend
  • Contractual Disputes
  • Alleged Forgery
  • Triable Issues
  • Debt Recovery
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGHC 539

Mulindwa v Atalyeba (HCT-01-CV-CS-0040-2023)

Mulindwa v Atalyeba (HCT-01-CV-CS-0040-2023) [2025] UGHC 539 (14 July 2025)

The High Court at Fort Portal overruled a preliminary objection and accepted a late defence, holding that substantive justice outweighed the filing default.

  • Summary Procedure
  • Late Filing Of Defence
  • Court Orders Compliance
  • Substantive Justice
  • Inherent Powers
  • Costs Orders
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 210

Muge James v Housing Finance Bank Limited

Muge James v Housing Finance Bank Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 2249 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 210 (7 July 2025)

The High Court granted the applicant unconditional leave to appear and defend a summary suit over an alleged loan balance, finding triable issues on liability and amount due.

  • Summary Procedure
  • Leave To Defend
  • Loan Default
  • Unsecured Loans
  • Triable Issues
  • Summary-procedure
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 193

Nduho Mugyenyi v Moses Matsiko (Misc. Application No. 613 of 2025)

Nduho Mugyenyi v Moses Matsiko (Misc. Application No. 613 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 193 (27 June 2025)

The High Court granted unconditional leave to defend a summary suit after finding triable issues over whether the disputed money was a loan or a partnership investment.

  • Summary Procedure
  • Leave To Defend
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Loan Agreements
  • Cheque Liability
  • Summary-procedure
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 197

Mutabazi Mugisha Steven v Glota (U) Ltd (Misc No: 1199 of 2024)

Mutabazi Mugisha Steven v Glota (U) Ltd (Misc No: 1199 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 197 (26 June 2025)

The High Court dismissed an unattended application for leave to defend a summary suit and entered judgment for the respondent on the liquidated claim and contractual interest.

  • Summary Procedure
  • Leave To Defend
  • Liquidated Demands
  • Contractual Interest
  • Summary-procedure
  • Leave-to-defend
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCA 202

Teopista & Jesus Holdings (U) Limited & Others v Cairo Bank Limited

Teopista & Jesus Holdings (U) Limited & Others v Cairo Bank Limited (Civil Application 561 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 202 (20 June 2025)

The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, holding that the applicants had not shown irreparable harm or a sufficient basis for stay.

  • Stay Of Execution
  • Summary Procedure
  • Credit Facility Disputes
  • Security For Due Performance
  • Balance Of Convenience
  • Stay-of-execution
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCA 199

Topista & Jesus Holdings (U) Limited and Others v Exim Bank Uganda Limited

Topista & Jesus Holdings (U) Limited and Others v Exim Bank Uganda Limited (Civil Application No. 583 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 199 (20 June 2025)

The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution, finding the notice of appeal was filed out of time and High Court remedies had not been exhausted.

  • Stay Of Execution
  • Summary Procedure
  • Credit Facility Disputes
  • Appeal Timeliness
  • Security For Due Performance
  • Stay-of-execution
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 177

Hotloaf Bakery Limited v Engaano Millers Limited

Hotloaf Bakery Limited v Engaano Millers Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 656 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 177 (19 June 2025)

The High Court dismissed an application for leave to defend a summary suit, finding no triable issue where the applicant admitted an outstanding UGX 82,012,600 debt.

  • Summary Procedure
  • Leave To Defend
  • Liquidated Demands
  • Supply Of Goods
  • Summary-procedure
  • Leave-to-defend
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Civil Procedure [2025] UGCommC 176

Wasajja Timothy and Another v Finance Trust Bank Limited

Wasajja Timothy and Another v Finance Trust Bank Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 1061 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 176 (17 June 2025)

The High Court granted conditional leave to defend a summary suit over a disputed bank loan, finding triable issues about the amount due and related defenses.

  • Summary Procedure
  • Leave To Defend
  • Loan Disputes
  • Triable Issues
  • Conditional Leave
  • Summary-procedure
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