Mukasa &Anor v Kasumbi
Mukasa &Anor v Kasumbi (Civil Suit No. 792 of 93) [1994] UGHC 38 (23 September 1994)
The court found that the Deputy Registrar acted within the powers conferred by Order 46 rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules when entering judgment in an uncontested summary suit, as the defendant had not applied for leave to appear and defend. Therefore, appeal against such an order lies to the High Court under Order 46 rule 8. However, the application for extension of time to appeal was dismissed due to undue delay of approximately ten months after judgment, with the respondent already placed on the land. The court emphasized the need for finality in litigation and that equity aids the vigil…
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- Extension Of Time To Appeal
- Summary Judgment
- Uncontested Cases
- Registrar Powers
- Recovery Of Land