Uganda Case Law

Uganda National Roads Authority v Parambot Breweries Limited and Another

Uganda National Roads Authority v Parambot Breweries Limited and Another (Civil Appeal 321 of 2019) [2023] UGCA 288 (1 November 2023)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 321 of 2019

Judge

Kibeedi Mutangula, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Kihika ,JA

The Court of Appeal held that the issue of limitation was not properly pleaded by the appellant and cannot be raised for the first time in submissions. The appellant, as a government agency under the supervision of the Ministry of Works and Transport, is bound by the opinion of the Attorney General and the report of the Chief Mechanical Engineer, which was commissioned and accepted by both parties. The appellant assumed liability for the project through an addendum to the construction agreement and was responsible for the damages caused during the construction of the Gayaza-Zirobwe Road. The…

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• Negligence Liability
• Limitation Periods
• Government Agency Responsibility
• Compensation For Land Damage
• Judgment On Admission
• Transfer Of Liabilities

Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) v Parambot Breweries Limited and Another

Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) v Parambot Breweries Limited and Another (Civil Appeal 321 of 2019) [2023] UGCA 300 (1 November 2023)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 321 of 2019

Judge

Gashirabake, JA, Kibeedi Mutangula, JA, Kihika ,JA

The Court of Appeal held that the issue of limitation was not pleaded by the appellant and therefore could not be considered, reaffirming that parties are bound by their pleadings. The appellant, as a government agency under the supervision of the Ministry of Works and Transport, was found liable for negligence arising from the construction of the Gayaza-Zirobwe Road, which caused damage to the respondents' property. The court determined that the admission by the Attorney General regarding the Chief Mechanical Engineer's report was binding on the appellant, and the report provided a detailed…

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• Negligence Liability
• Limitation Periods
• Government Agency Responsibility
• Compensation For Land Damage
• Judgment On Admission
• Transfer Of Liabilities

Akuzze & Ors Vs Uganda National Roads Authourity & Anor (HCCS NO. 066 OF 2008)

Akuzze & Ors Vs Uganda National Roads Authourity & Anor (HCCS NO. 066 OF 2008) [2019] UGHC 98 (23 April 2019)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCCS NO. 066 OF 2008

Judge

Luswata, J

The court found that the plaint did not disclose a cause of action against the 1st defendant (UNRA) because the alleged acts occurred before UNRA's establishment and the transfer of liabilities under the relevant Act and Regulations did not include the liabilities in question. The Regulations primarily referred to moveable property and did not mention land or compensation for land. Therefore, UNRA could not be held liable for actions or liabilities that arose before its legal existence or for liabilities not listed in the Regulations. However, the plaint sufficiently alleged that the 2nd defe…

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• Cause Of Action
• Locus Standi
• Vicarious Liability
• Trespass To Land
• Transfer Of Liabilities

Kamunye v Uganda Telecommunication Ltd

Kamunye v Uganda Telecommunication Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 69 of 2011) [2018] UGCA 24 (31 May 2018)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 69 of 2011

Judge

Owiny-Dollo, DCJ, Egonda-Ntende, JA, Obura, JA

The Court of Appeal held that the appellant failed to prove transfer of his employment to Uganda Telecommunication Ltd or liability for his claims, and dismissed the appeal with costs.

• Termination Of Employment
• Transfer Of Liabilities
• Terminal Benefits
• Award Of Costs
• Employment-termination
• Terminal-benefits

Nabuwati & 2 Ors v Uganda National Roads Authority & Anor

Nabuwati & 2 Ors v Uganda National Roads Authority & Anor (Civil Suit No. 136 of 2012) [2014] UGHCLD 98 (14 April 2014)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 136 of 2012

Judge

Luswata, J

The High Court held that the plaint disclosed no cause of action against UNRA, so the suit against UNRA was dismissed, but the case continued against the Attorney General.

• Cause Of Action
• Land Acquisition
• Compensation For Land
• Transfer Of Liabilities
• Abuse Of Court Process
• Cause-of-action