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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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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

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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