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Chief Distillers Uganda Limited v DAMCO Logistics Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 4 of 2019) [2023] UGHCCD 111 (24 April 2023)
The High Court held that the defendant’s duty was limited to freight forwarding from Mombasa to Kampala and dismissed the claim for loss after local delivery.
Bollore Transport and Logistics (U) Limited v Musau Waita (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 146 of 2022) [2023] UGIC 86 (24 March 2023)
The Industrial Court held that under Section 94(2) of the Employment Act, 2006 and Rule 24 of the Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) (Industrial Court) Rules, 2012, appeals on questions of law lie as of right, while appeals on questions of fact or mixed law and fact require leave of court. Grounds 1, 2, and 3 of the Memorandum of Appeal were found to relate to questions of law, specifically the interpretation and application of Section 67 of the Contract Act, 2010 regarding variation of contract. Grounds 4 and 5, however, were based on findings of fact and mixed law and fact, involv…
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Citibank Uganda Ltd v Uganda Fish Packers Ltd and 6 Others (Civil Appeal No. 38 of 2017) [2023] UGCA 66 (23 February 2023)
The Court of Appeal partly allowed Citibank’s appeal, reinstating guarantor liability for some respondents, finding one respondent participated in fraud, and dismissing the cross-appeal.
Green Land Bank Limited ( In Liquidation) v Rwenzori Properties Limited (Civil Appeal 73 of 2005) [2020] UGCA 2158 (24 September 2020)
The Court of Appeal upheld liability under a guarantee tied to a tenancy agreement, but reduced interest from 24% to 8% per annum.
SBI International Holdings (U) Ltd v Cof International Co. Limited (Civil Appeal No. 194 of 2014) [2018] UGCA 243 (23 May 2018)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal over a subcontract dispute, upholding findings of breach, special damages, general damages, punitive damages, and interest.
Bank of Uganda v Banco Arabe Espanol (Civil Appeal 23 of 2000) [2000] UGCA 40 (20 October 2000)
The Court of Appeal held Bank of Uganda liable as guarantor under a loan agreement governed by English law, despite the absence of a seal and later repayment extensions.
Mujuni Ruhemba v Skanska Jensen Int. (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 104 of 1999) (Civil Suit No. 104 of 1999) [1999] UGHC 14 (28 September 1999)
The High Court dismissed a supplier’s claim for unpaid transport costs, holding there was no proved variation of the written sand-supply contract.
Uganda Baati v National Insurance Corporation Limited and Another (Civil Suit 458 of 1995) [1997] UGHC 8 (23 October 1997)
The High Court held that a late demand under a guarantee and an unconsented extension of time to the principal debtor discharged the surety. The suit was dismissed with costs.
Patel & 2 Others v National & Grindlays Bank Limited (Civil Appeal 33 of 1969) [1969] UGCA 1 (1 November 1969)
The Court of Appeal held that the bank’s unilateral closure of the old overdraft account and opening of a new one discharged the guarantors from liability.
Uganda Commercial Co. v Uppal (CA. 3/1932.) [1932] EACA 4 (1 January 1932)
The Court of Appeal for Eastern Africa held that a guarantor was discharged where creditor and debtor varied payment terms by conduct without the guarantor’s consent.
