M and B Engineers Limited v Uganda National Roads Authority and Another (Civil Appeal No. 316 of 2021) [2023] UGCA 118 (20 March 2023)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal No. 316 of 2021
Judge
Kibeedi Mutangula, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Musoke, JA
The Court of Appeal upheld termination of a roadworks contract for non-completion and substandard work, and dismissed the contractor’s claim and the respondent’s cross-appeal.
The court found that the Respondent was engaged as a management consultant to streamline and make the hotel efficient, and his role involved interim management but did not amount to an employment relationship. There was no evidence of a contract of employment, nor were traditional employment benefits such as annual leave, sick leave, or NSSF provided. The Respondent maintained independence in his work, used his own business headed paper, and was not subject to the control and integration typical of an employee. The Labour Officer's reliance on reporting hours and integration into hotel operat…
Saladin Media Advertising v Pioneer Easy Bus Ltd (Civil Suit No. 435 of 2012) [2017] UGCommC 100 (7 September 2017)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit No. 435 of 2012
The High Court held that Pioneer Easy Bus Ltd breached a commercial agreement by terminating without the required notice and notice-to-remedy procedure, awarding Saladin Media special and general damages.
Halai Construction Limited v Coil Limited (HCCS 785 of 2014) [2017] UGCommC 61 (29 June 2017)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
HCCS 785 of 2014
The High Court found the plaintiff had failed to prove breach or unpaid amounts under subcontract works and dismissed the suit, while rejecting the counterclaim.
Full Line Distributors Ltd v Crown Beverages Ltd (Civil Suit No. 141 of 2012) [2016] UGCommC 222 (20 December 2016)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit No. 141 of 2012
The High Court held that Crown Beverages unlawfully terminated a distributorship without the contractual 14 days’ notice, awarding damages and costs to Full Line Distributers.
vambeco Enterprises Ltd v vienna Academy Ltd (HCT-00-CC-CS 419 of 2005) [2006] UGCommC 35 (11 June 2006)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
HCT-00-CC-CS 419 of 2005
The court found the defendant unlawfully terminated a construction contract and awarded the plaintiff unpaid sums, interest, general damages, and costs.
Kyebakola Sam v The Arab Contractors Osman Armed Osman & Co (Civil Suit No. 567 of 2003) [2005] UGCommC 4 (27 February 2005)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit No. 567 of 2003
The High Court held that the defendant breached a subcontract by trying to change its terms and then terminating it, awarding the plaintiff UGX 1.5 million plus interest and costs.
MH ConstructionCoLtd v Petro Uganda Ltd (High Court Civil Suit No. 425 of 2002) [2005] UGCommC 3 (13 February 2005)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
High Court Civil Suit No. 425 of 2002
The High Court held that the contractor breached the construction contract, upheld termination, rejected contractual penalties, and awarded the defendant general damages.
Tagayala v Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd (H.C.C.S. no. 28 of 1990) [1995] UGHCCD 8 (27 March 1995)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
H.C.C.S. no. 28 of 1990
Judge
Kato, J
The High Court of Uganda held that a contract existed for harvesting and transporting sugar cane, found premature termination by the defendant, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
