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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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November 2003
GreenLand (In Liquidation) v Bakaine (Miscellaneous Application 312 of 2003) [2003] UGHCCD 4 (17 November 2003)
Summary decree set aside and leave to defend granted due to triable disputes over payment and interest.
Summary procedure – setting aside summary judgment/decree – leave to defend – triable issues as to payment and double charging of interest; courts to avoid technicalities (Art.126(e)).
 17 November 2003
May 2003
Mutengu Vs Mutengu & Anor (Misc. Application No. 347 of 2002) [2003] UGHCCD 2 (22 May 2003)
Court entered consent judgment transferring matrimonial property upon staged payment and release of encumbrances.
* Family/matrimonial property – claim for equitable interest in matrimonial home – parties resolved dispute by consent order. * Consent orders – court may enter judgment on agreed terms without adjudicating merits. * Land transfer – transfer of registered title conditional on full performance and release of encumbrances. * Registrar of titles – authorised to effect transfer upon proof of compliance.
 22 May 2003
January 2003
Kazumura & Anor Vs Kyatuhaire (CV-Civil Suit No. 292 of 2002) [2003] UGHCCD 1 (20 January 2003)
Parties settled a probate dispute by consent: caveat vacated, letters of administration granted, estate assets and payment allocated per agreement.
Probate and administration – Caveat against grant of letters of administration – Parties’ compromise recorded under Order XII r.7 Civil Procedure Rules – Consent judgment – Allocation of estate assets and payment obligation.
 20 January 2003
Wanendeya & Anor v Group Procurement Ltd (High Court Civil Suit No.1017 of 1997) [2003] UGHCCD 3 (3 January 2003)
Valid contract to use a land title as security; defendant liable for breach, damages, interest, and return or payment for the title.
Contract law – enforceability of written agreement; good faith in granting power of attorney; use of land title as security; remedies for breach – special and general damages, interest, restitution/order to release title; costs follow the event.
 3 January 2003