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.

Physical address
Twed towers, along Kafu Road, Nakasero.
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Citation
Judgment date
March 2002
The respondent’s failure to repair premises and maintain contracted security caused the applicant’s loss; special damages awarded.
Landlord and tenant — covenant to repair (clause 4(b)) — implied/contractual provision of security via service charge; breach of repair and security obligations — causation of tenant’s loss — proof and award of special damages; interest and costs.
6 March 2002
Court finds malicious prosecution lacking probable cause and malice; awards special, general and exemplary damages with interest.
Malicious prosecution – elements: institution by state, lack of reasonable and probable cause, malice, termination in favour – proof and damages (special, general, exemplary); time‑barred claims excluded from plaint.
1 March 2002