UETCL V Fredrick Sempebwa and Anor
UETCL V Fredrick Sempebwa and Anor (Civil Appeal No. 106 of 2018) [2021] UGHCCD 33 (26 May 2021)
The court held that the tribunal was properly constituted during hearings and the judgment, signed by the majority of members, was valid despite the death of one member before signing. The award of 20% interest did not amount to double computation, as the inflation adjustment reflected the real value of the compensation and did not include interest for deprivation of use of money. The tribunal was correct to determine the issue of interest, as the parties had reached a partial settlement on the principal sum and left interest for the tribunal's determination. The appellant, having acted on th…
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- Wayleave Compensation
- Interest Awards
- Consent Judgments
- Quorum Requirements