Byakika v Amotrust Construction Services Limited & Another
Byakika v Amotrust Construction Services Limited & Another (Civil Suit 951 of 2018) [2024] UGCommC 156 (29 May 2024)
The court found that there was a contract between the Plaintiff and the 1st Defendant, evidenced by correspondence and conduct, and that the Plaintiff financed and/or executed works under the subcontract. The Plaintiff was also found to be an intended third-party beneficiary of the contract between the Defendants, entitling her to enforce payment provisions. The 1st Defendant breached the contract by failing to pay the outstanding sum of UGX 83,945,080/=, while the 2nd Defendant was not found liable for breach. The Plaintiff was awarded the outstanding sum, general damages, interest, and cost…
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- Breach Of Contract
- Third Party Beneficiary
- Contract Enforcement
- Damages
- Interest Awards