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High Court Condemns MTN’s Unilateral Actions for Breaching Contractual Obligations, Engaging in Unfair Competition, and Wrongfully Converting Proprietary Subscriber Data Belonging to VAS Garage Ltd.
Statutory bodies such as UCC must act strictly within their enabling legislation—powers to award monetary compensation must be clearly conferred.
Sylivia Nandawula
4 days ago5 min read
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High Court Clarifies Procedural and Substantive Requirements in Appeals from Magistrates’ Courts
Financial transfers within a romantic or cohabiting relationship are not automatically recoverable unless supported by evidence of contractu
Waboga David
Apr 92 min read
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HIGH COURT CLARIFIES THE PRINCIPLES ON THE STAY OF EXECUTION IN MONETARY JUDGMENTS — UNDER ORDER 43 Rule 4(3) OF THE CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES.
Courts are inclined to maintain the balance between preserving the appellant’s right of appeal and protecting the respondent’s entitlement t
Waboga David
Apr 55 min read
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A DEBTOR MUST MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION WITH THE CREDITOR, PARTICULARLY IN CASES OF FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY, HIGH COURT REAFFIRMS
When a person takes goods or services from another person on credit, it is imperative to keep the communication channels open.
Waboga David
Apr 23 min read
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THE COURT OF APPEAL HAS UPHELD THE SUPERIORITY OF MORTGAGE RIGHTS, REINFORCING THAT A VALIDLY REGISTERED SECURITY INTEREST PREVAILS OVER SUBSEQUENT OWNERSHIP CLAIMS.
The Court of Appeal has reinforced the principle that borrowers cannot evade financial obligations through corporate misrepresentation
Sylivia Nandawula
Mar 295 min read
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HIGH COURT HAS CLARIFIED THAT TAXATION OF INSTRUCTION FEES SHOULD BE BASED ON THE PLEADINGS, JUDGMENTS, OR SETTLEMENTS AND, WHERE NOT ASCERTAINABLE, SHOULD RELY ON PRINCIPLES OF LEGAL COST ASSESSMENT.
The value of the subject matter should be determined from pleadings, judgment, or settlement, but where not ascertainable, discretion must b
Lawpointuganda
Mar 175 min read
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THE PROCUREMENT APPEALS TRIBUNAL HAS AFFIRMED THAT THE NON-SUBMISSION OF AN ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENT IS NOT A FATAL FLAW, AS THE P.D.E IS OBLIGATED TO REQUEST ITS SUBMISSION THROUGH CLARIFICATION.
No other evaluation criteria other than that stated in the bidding document can be considered by the evaluation committee during the evaluat
Rebecca Mutesi
Mar 154 min read
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THE SUPREME COURT HAS REAFFIRMED THAT A PERSON CONTRACTING ON BEHALF OF A NON-EXISTENT COMPANY BEARS PERSONAL LIABILITY.
Under Section 33(1)(a) of the Companies Act, a contract is validly executed if signed by an authorized company representative.
Lawpointuganda
Mar 88 min read
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HIGH COURT REAFFIRMS PRINCIPLES OF FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCESSES—DISQUALIFICATIONS MUST BE JUSTIFIED AND WELL-INVESTIGATED
Procuring entities must ensure that any disqualification or adverse action against a bidder is based on proper investigations and justifiabl
Lawpointuganda
Mar 42 min read
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High Court Clarifies That Job Loss of a Co-Borrower Does Not Frustrate a Salary Loan Contract.
Once a loan offer is accepted by the borrower and communicated to the lender, it becomes legally binding. The lender cannot unilaterally
Waboga David
Feb 192 min read
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CASE BRIEF OF HERITAGE OIL AND GAS LTD V UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY CIVIL APPEAL NO.14 OF 2011
Tax Appeals Tribunal cannot refer disputes before it for arbitration even if the parties had an already existing agreement that permits it
Mbabazi Cindy Patricia
Jan 23 min read
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HERITAGE OIL & GAS LIMITED Vs UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY, HC [Commercial Division]; Civil Appeals No. 0023 of 2011 & No. 003 of 2012 (CONSOLIDATED)
The phrase “interest in immovable property” is neither defined in the Income Tax Act, Cap. 338 nor the Petroleum (Exploration and Production
Aryamanya Rodrick
Dec 24, 202414 min read
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Top Partnership Cases That Shaped the Uganda's Business Landscape
Partnerships, as a form of business venture, are arguably the easiest to set up. However, as is often said, simplicity in formation does not
Waboga David
Aug 28, 202327 min read
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