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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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November 2001
Byamukama & Anor Vs Rwomwiju (CIVIL SUIT No. 514 OF 2001) [2001] UGHCCD 2 (5 November 2001)
5 November 2001
Kitande v Nyende (HCCA No. 27 of 2000) [2001] UGHCCD 1 (5 November 2001)
Whether the appellant was a "money lender" under the Money Lenders Act and whether a punitive default interest clause is enforceable.
Money Lenders Act – definition of "money lender" – business, repetition and holding out required; Unlicensed lender – recovery of agreed interest; Contracts – penalty clause vs liquidated damages – default interest of shs.5,000/= per day held penal, extravagant and unenforceable; Damages – minimal award; Interest – court rate from filing date; Costs awarded to successful appellant.
 5 November 2001