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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 2010
Mugisa and 22 Others v Unilever Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 237 of 2003) [2010] UGHCCD 165 (8 November 2010)
The court ruled the plaintiffs were employees of the defendant and entitled to salary arrears and benefits.
Employment law – employee status – termination – employer liability for salary arrears and benefits post-acquisition.
 8 November 2010
May 2010
Nakimera Vs Kababiito & Anor (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0014 OF 2010) [2010] UGHCCD 1 (7 May 2010)
A declaratory claim that nullifies a sale and seeks possession renders the magistrate court without pecuniary jurisdiction.
Civil procedure – Jurisdiction – Pecuniary jurisdiction of magistrate courts – Suit for declaration and recovery of immovable property – Declaratory relief leading to possession – Preliminary objection determined from plaint and limited supporting evidence.
 7 May 2010
April 2010
Kakyoma's Farm & Tea Estate Ltd Vs Attorney General (CIVIL SUIT No. 0014 OF 2005) [2010] UGHCCD 4 (23 April 2010)
The defendant (State) was ordered to compensate the plaintiff for losses from military occupation, with apportioned liability and damages awarded.
State liability for losses during military occupation; apportionment of loss among military, rebels, thieves and plaintiff; valuation of livestock and infrastructure; refusal of exemplary damages where occupation necessitated by security; award of compensatory, disturbance and income damages with interest and costs.
 23 April 2010
March 2010
Mbazira v Uganda Revenue Authority (HCT-01-CV-CS-0012/1997) [2010] UGHCCD 164 (23 March 2010)
23 March 2010
February 2010
Kabaco (U) Ltd Vs Rwimi Subcounty Local Government & Anor (MISC. APPLICATION No. 0041 OF 2007) [2010] UGHCCD 6 (10 February 2010)
Applicant’s delay in developing the plot defeated a prima facie case and injunction; speculative losses did not show irreparable harm.
Contract – land allocation – obligation to develop plot within contractual period; failure to develop constitutes breach affecting injunction relief – Interim injunction principles: prima facie case, irreparable injury, balance of convenience – speculative damages insufficient for irreparable harm.
 10 February 2010
Tushabe Vs Electoral Commission (MISC. CAUSE NO. 0089 OF 2008) [2010] UGHCCD 5 (10 February 2010)
Court refused to quash Electoral Commission decisions and declined mandamus for youth elections due to legal and evidential constraints.
Electoral law — Judicial review of Electoral Commission decisions; demarcation and assignment of additional electoral areas; validity of uncontested nominations/elections; mandamus and effect of Constitutional Court’s invalidation of enabling legislation for Youth elections; availability of alternative remedies (election petitions).
 10 February 2010
Muhasa Mpondi Vs Kasese District Local Government (CIVIL SUIT No. 0003 OF 2001) [2010] UGHCCD 3 (9 February 2010)
9 February 2010
January 2010
Wakabi Vs Asaba (CIVIL APPEAL No. 0064 OF 2008) [2010] UGHCCD 2 (8 January 2010)
A purchaser’s prolonged non‑payment justified acceptance of repudiation, rescission, damages, and return of possession to the vendor.
Land law – contract for sale – construction of provisional agreement v. binding contract – equitable interest passes on contract; Time as essence – purchaser’s prolonged non‑payment as repudiatory breach; Remedies – specific performance v. rescission and damages; Trespass – sale does not validate prior encroachment.
 8 January 2010