Abdul Karim Winyi v Attorney General
Abdul Karim Winyi v Attorney General (Civil Suit 850 of 1989) [1992] UGHC 32 (13 February 1992)
The court found that the plaintiff lawfully acquired and imported the chimpanzees into Uganda, having obtained all necessary documentation from Zaire and acted on the advice and authorization of Ugandan customs and game officials. The evidence showed that the customs post used, though not listed in the statutory schedule, was approved and operated under government authority. The defendant's servants, including the Chief Game Warden, had verified and authorized the export process, and any procedural irregularities were waived or condoned by their conduct. The subsequent seizure and detention o…
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- Unlawful Detention Of Property
- Customs And Importation Procedure
- Wildlife Trade Permits
- Estoppel
- Damages Assessment