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Odeng Patrick Pius v Nanjing Hotel (Miscellaneous Application No. 481 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 219 (15 July 2025)
The High Court set aside a dismissal order, reinstating a commercial suit after finding sufficient cause and that counsel’s lapse should not prejudice the litigant.
Magandaazi v Millard (Miscellaneous Application 249 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 66 (29 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application for security for costs, finding the respondent’s land and company-property claim was prima facie arguable and not frivolous.
Majari Investments Limited v Betimo General Supplies Limited & Another (Civil Suit 562 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 347 (31 December 2024)
The court found that the Plaintiff's claim was not based on breach of contract but on the equitable doctrine of restitution for money had and received, which is not barred by the absence of a written contract under Section 10(5) of the Contracts Act. The evidence established that the Plaintiff paid USD 147,929 directly to Truebell on behalf of the 1st Defendant, as corroborated by documentary evidence and the conduct of the parties. The Defendants failed to provide a credible explanation for the transaction or to rebut the Plaintiff's evidence. The court held that the Plaintiff was entitled t…
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Megha Industries Uganda Limited v Atul (Civil Suit 959 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 367 (7 November 2024)
The High Court held that Atul Shah was liable as surety and co-principal debtor for unpaid lease-related sums after Nakumatt Uganda Limited defaulted.
Megha Industries Uganda Limited v Shah (Civil Suit 959 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 372 (7 November 2024)
The High Court held the defendant liable as surety and co-principal debtor for unpaid lease-related sums, awarding the plaintiff monetary relief, damages, interest, and costs.
Daka v Wamboga & Another (Civil Suit 72 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 993 (24 October 2024)
The High Court of Uganda held that the plaintiff paid the full land price, was the rightful owner, and awarded refund, damages, mesne profits, injunction, and costs.
B. J Consults Limited v Attorney General (Civil Suit 365 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 328 (14 October 2024)
The court found that for a contract with a public entity to be valid under Ugandan law, it must comply strictly with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (PPDA Act). In this case, there was no evidence that the Ministry of Education and Sports followed the required procurement procedures, such as bid solicitation, evaluation, and contracts committee approval. The Plaintiff failed to prove that a valid contract, as defined by the PPDA Act, existed between the parties. The court held that non-compliance with the PPDA Act is fatal to the validity of…
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Norwegian Refugee Council v Bomak Traders Limited (Civil Suit 12 of 2019) [2024] UGHC 977 (4 October 2024)
The High Court of Uganda at Arua held that Bomak Traders Limited must refund UGX 89,503,075 after an erroneous double payment, with interest and costs.
Al Malik Group Uganda Limited & Another v Magala & Another (Civil Suit 753 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 265 (3 September 2024)
The High Court held the defendants did not breach a joint venture agreement because the plaintiffs failed to make required monthly payments. A partial refund and costs were awarded.
Karenget v Aljouda Mining Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application 451 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 252 (5 August 2024)
The court declined to set aside a consent judgment, but found the respondent had been overpaid and ordered a refund of UGX 928,000,000 plus costs.
