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HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

The Civil Division is a division of the high court. It's functions include: Hearing appeal cases from the Magistrates' courts in connection with torts committed against the person, Defamation, Bankruptcy and company winding up matters, Partnership matters,Companies matters, Real and personal property.

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Twed towers, along Kafu Road, Nakasero.

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Citation	Judgment date
December 1993
Thomas H Robinson v Khulosya Kangala (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 14 OF 1993) [1993] UGHCCD 8 (21 December 1993)	21 December 1993
Lubega and others v International Ventures Ltd (Civil Suit No. 517 of 1991) [1993] UGHCCD 16 (3 December 1993) Applicants failed to prove respondent’s negligence; court found plaintiffs’ driver at fault and dismissed the claim with costs. Tort — Negligence — Motor-vehicle collision — Burden of proof on plaintiff to prove defendant’s negligence — Res ipsa loquitur inapplicable where plaintiff fails to establish specific negligent act or absence of explanation. Evidence — Credibility and corroboration — absence of independent eyewitness, police report or sketch plan undermines plaintiff’s case. Vicarious liability — pleaded but not established where servant’s negligence not proved.	3 December 1993