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A Case Brief Of 2nd Lt. Ogwang Ambrose v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 48 of 2021) (2024) UGSC 45 (11 December 2024)

Mbabazi Cindy Patricia

Dec 203 min read

A Case Brief Of 2nd Lt. Ogwang Ambrose v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 48 of 2021) (2024) UGSC 45 (11 December 2024)

Military courts do not confer jurisdiction upon civilian courts unless explicitly provided for by statute.

HOW TO BRIEF A CASE.

Dec 94 min read

HOW TO BRIEF A CASE.

A case brief is a dissection of a judicial opinion -- it contains a written summary of the basic components of that decision.

High Court Reaffirms Limitation Period in Land Recovery Cases.

Nov 73 min read

High Court Reaffirms Limitation Period in Land Recovery Cases.

In examining the question as to whether a suit is barred by limitation, reference is made to the plaint and the annexures thereto.

High Court Affirms Trial Magistrate’s Decision to Deny Costs in Favor of Promoting Reconciliation Between the Parties.

Nov 72 min read

High Court Affirms Trial Magistrate’s Decision to Deny Costs in Favor of Promoting Reconciliation Between the Parties.

costs follow the event" is not a rigid rule mandating costs for the successful party

Determining the Rightful Owner: A Legal Breakdown of Zenith Agro Services Limited vs Departed Asian Property Custodian Board & Another Civil Suit No. 18 of 2021.

Jun 124 min read

Determining the Rightful Owner: A Legal Breakdown of Zenith Agro Services Limited vs Departed Asian Property Custodian Board & Another Civil Suit No. 18 of 2021.

Therefore for court to determine the registered proprietor of the suit land it’s prudent for court to examine the certificate of title with

The Elements of a Valid Contract: Insights from Greenboat Entertainment Ltd Vs City Council of Kampala. (HCT-00-CC-CS 580 of 2003) [2007] UGCommC 21 (26 February 2007).

Jun 104 min read

The Elements of a Valid Contract: Insights from Greenboat Entertainment Ltd Vs City Council of Kampala. (HCT-00-CC-CS 580 of 2003) [2007] UGCommC 21 (26 February 2007).

To understand whether the renewed contract was valid its vital to appreciate the formalities under which a contract can be made, a contract

Locus Standi and Sufficient Interest in Litigation: A Legal Analysis of Male Mabirizi K. vs. Deputy Speaker of Parliament & Attorney General (Misc Cause 33 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 416.

Jun 105 min read

Locus Standi and Sufficient Interest in Litigation: A Legal Analysis of Male Mabirizi K. vs. Deputy Speaker of Parliament & Attorney General (Misc Cause 33 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 416.

A party lacking direct or personal interest in a judicial review action cannot initiate proceedings in the absence of such interest.

Annette Yosia & 4 Others vs Ambassador Idule Amoko & The Attorney General: HCMC No. 41 of 2023 - A Legal Analysis of Burial Rights in Uganda.

May 1015 min read

Annette Yosia & 4 Others vs Ambassador Idule Amoko & The Attorney General: HCMC No. 41 of 2023 - A Legal Analysis of Burial Rights in Uganda.

Where the wishes of the deceased can be ascertainable they should be given effect as long as they are not illegal, unreasonable or repugnant

Uganda v Namuddu (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 20 of 2022): A Legal Analysis on the Principle of Legality and Retrospective Application of The Law in Uganda.

May 53 min read

Uganda v Namuddu (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 20 of 2022): A Legal Analysis on the Principle of Legality and Retrospective Application of The Law in Uganda.

The principle of legality, a foundational tenet of criminal law, mandates that criminal liability be predicated on a pre-existing prohibitio

The Legal Test for Contradictions and Inconsistencies in Criminal Evidence: Insights from Kayinamura vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0124 of 2022).

May 37 min read

The Legal Test for Contradictions and Inconsistencies in Criminal Evidence: Insights from Kayinamura vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0124 of 2022).

Contradictions in witness evidence can be fatal to a conviction only if they relate to material facts, are substantial, and touch on the...

The Evolution of Matrimonial Property Law in Uganda: A Legal Analysis of Uhiriwe Peace Vs Kuuku Kagwa Paul & 2 Ors Divorce Cause NO. 118 OF 2017.

Apr 3020 min read

The Evolution of Matrimonial Property Law in Uganda: A Legal Analysis of Uhiriwe Peace Vs Kuuku Kagwa Paul & 2 Ors Divorce Cause NO. 118 OF 2017.

Where the disputed property is not so registered in the joint names of the spouses but is registered in the name of one spouse, the benefici

Revisiting Bank of Uganda v Betty Tinkamanyire: A Landmark Case on Unlawful Dismissal, Award of Damages, and Employment Law.

Apr 289 min read

Revisiting Bank of Uganda v Betty Tinkamanyire: A Landmark Case on Unlawful Dismissal, Award of Damages, and Employment Law.

Where an employment contract stipulates a notice period, the contract can be terminated by giving the stipulated notice, and in default, the

Uganda V Hajji Elisa Namunyu (RIP) and 5 Ors USC (Criminal Appeal No.49 of 2020): The Significance of Plea Taking in Criminal Proceedings and The Right to a Fair Hearing.

Apr 218 min read

Uganda V Hajji Elisa Namunyu (RIP) and 5 Ors USC (Criminal Appeal No.49 of 2020): The Significance of Plea Taking in Criminal Proceedings and The Right to a Fair Hearing.

plea taking is essential in a criminal trial because it forms the basis upon which the accused person gets to know the details of the case

Revisiting the decision in Uganda Law Society and 12 others vs. Attorney General Constitutional Petition No. 32 of 2020—Stamp Duty on Professional Licenses Struck Down in Uganda.

Apr 173 min read

Revisiting the decision in Uganda Law Society and 12 others vs. Attorney General Constitutional Petition No. 32 of 2020—Stamp Duty on Professional Licenses Struck Down in Uganda.

This provision clashed with Article 21(1), Article 3, and Article 152(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. By declaring it

Uganda Performing Rights Society v. Mega Standard Supermarket Miscellaneous Application No. 1042 of 2015: A Landmark Case in Copyright Infringement and Issuance of an Anton Pillar Order.

Apr 164 min read

Uganda Performing Rights Society v. Mega Standard Supermarket Miscellaneous Application No. 1042 of 2015: A Landmark Case in Copyright Infringement and Issuance of an Anton Pillar Order.

Should the respondent refuse and choose not to apply for verification or discharge of this order then it will expose the respondent to the r

A Legal Analysis and the Significance of Trademark Infringement and the Likelihood of Confusion in Uganda: Vision Impex Ltd vs. Sansa Ambrose & Goldman Logistics (Civil Suit No. 303 of 2013) [2017].

Apr 155 min read

A Legal Analysis and the Significance of Trademark Infringement and the Likelihood of Confusion in Uganda: Vision Impex Ltd vs. Sansa Ambrose & Goldman Logistics (Civil Suit No. 303 of 2013) [2017].

This case serves as a stark reminder to Uganda’s business community that unauthorized use of a registered trademark in commerce

Lwanga v Mubiru and 3 Others (Civil Appeal 18 of 2022): A Legal Analysis and the Significance of Bonafide Purchasers

Apr 136 min read

Lwanga v Mubiru and 3 Others (Civil Appeal 18 of 2022): A Legal Analysis and the Significance of Bonafide Purchasers

Lands are not vegetables which are bought from unknown sellers. Lands are very valuable properties and buyers are expected to make thorough

Revisiting the landmark decision in Bank of Australia v. Palmer [1897] AC 540, the principle of parole evidence in contract law.

Apr 82 min read

Revisiting the landmark decision in Bank of Australia v. Palmer [1897] AC 540, the principle of parole evidence in contract law.

Bank of Australia v. Palmer [1897] AC 540 is a significant legal case dealing with the principle of parole evidence in contract law. ...

A Look into the Constitutional Court Ruling of the Anti-Pornographic Law and Relevance in Uganda.

Aug 27, 20216 min read

A Look into the Constitutional Court Ruling of the Anti-Pornographic Law and Relevance in Uganda.

The Constitutional Court earlier this month on (13th August, 2021) in the case of Lillian Drabo & 8 Ors V Attorney General...

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