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Where co-defendants have conflicting interests, one may cross-examine the other’s witnesses.

Under Section 33(1)(a) of the Companies Act, a contract is validly executed if signed by an authorized company representative.

While the Court does not re-evaluate evidence, it has to ensure that arbitration proceedings adhere to the principles of fairness and due pr

Procuring entities must ensure that any disqualification or adverse action against a bidder is based on proper investigations and justifiabl

For one to claim an interest in land, he or she must demonstrate that the interest was lawfully acquired from someone who previously had an

A defamatory statement is one which has a tendency to injure the reputation of the person to whom it refers by lowering him in the estimatio

The Supreme Court referenced its previous decisions which affirm that courts must allow a full hearing where preliminary objections have be

The issue of determining whether an area is subject to the laws of occupation or the laws governing armed conflict is complex and often con

The court suggested adding a fourth condition to the existing legal framework, on the legal principles governing gifts inter vivos making th

A distinction was not made between an informal mortgage on customary land and an informal equitable mortgage based on an unregistered intere

Upon revocation of probate or letters of administration, High Court has the authority to appoint a new administrator deemed fit and proper

If parties engage substantially in litigation without raising arbitration objections, courts may find that the arbitration clause has been

The absence of a party’s signature or third-party witness on a loan agreement implies a lack of consensus, rendering the contract invalid.

Once a loan offer is accepted by the borrower and communicated to the lender, it becomes legally binding. The lender cannot unilaterally

The Constitutional Court held that the failure to deliver a timely decision deprived the people of Kibuku County of their constitutional rig

Justice Ssekaana has held that the Uganda Law Society Act does not empower any individual or council to unilaterally suspend elected members

Interestingly, Clause 15(3) of Uganda’s Sexual Offences Bill 2024 allows for exceptions where sexual acts between prohibited relatives are

An increasing number of adults choose to cohabit without intending to marry. Courts must respect these choices and refrain from imposing

The court emphasized that it cannot grant an injunction or stay an interest in land that it has previously determined to be nonexistent.

Several key cases have shaped the jurisprudence on whether military courts can try civilians. These cases reflect global opposition to the p

Statutory leases previously granted to urban authorities under Article 286 ceased, but Article 237(5) and (6) allowed for their conversion t

It was held that Originating Summons is not a procedure suitable for resolving disputed questions of fact or cases requiring considerable am

The court emphasized that redundancy is not about fault but about business needs. However, fairness demands transparency, consultation, and

The court emphasized that affidavits should be filed before the hearing of the motion, but the law is silent on the exact timing. In this ca

The court highlighted the distinction between enforcing constitutional rights and interpreting the Constitution. As noted in Tinyefuza v AG,

It was the court's observation that, the plaintiffs had not acquired any valid interest in the land. As mere caretakers, they could neither

While equity grants the purchaser an interest in the property upon execution of a sale agreement, this is contingent on compliance with cont

Without decisive action, the dominoes of impunity will continue to fall, and the Judiciary will be remembered as the force that gave them th

Whether you're a seasoned lawyer, a budding law student, or simply curious about the inner workings of Uganda’s legal system, understanding

It is high time we confronted the elephant in the room. The safety of lawyers in the General Court Martial and the integrity of the justice

Civilians can be subject to military law where they are charged with aiding and abetting serving UPDF Officers to commit service offences.

Tax Appeals Tribunal cannot refer disputes before it for arbitration even if the parties had an already existing agreement that permits it

The court clarified that while written agreements for contracts exceeding 25 currency points are strongly recommended to simplify proof of a

The default principle for distributing matrimonial assets is equal sharing, unless there are valid reasons to depart from this standard, suc

A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.

The phrase “interest in immovable property” is neither defined in the Income Tax Act, Cap. 338 nor the Petroleum (Exploration and Production

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

A perusal of the intended brief further shows that it is grounded in the law, does not amount to fresh evidence or a new cause of action, do

Magistrates Courts are no longer permitted to release accused persons in capital cases on remand beyond 180 days.

Courts are empowered to make orders to serve the ends of justice, including setting aside ex parte decrees if the applicant demonstrates suf

While the appellant's constitutional right to appeal was technically upheld, the decision to strike out the appeal demonstrates how procedur

A person absenting himself or herself temporarily from his or her place of ordinary residence cannot by reason thereof cease to be ordinaril

The exclusion of two other individuals from the Trust was invalid as it was done with improper motives and was contrary to the purpose of

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

Together, we must stand united in defending the principles of fairness, democracy, and transparency,

Intellectual property (IP) laws protect creators’ rights over their work, from traditional media to private digital recordings. The case of

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

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

As Uganda celebrates 62 years of independence, the journey of the rule of law reflects both the triumphs and trials of the nation’s legal

The strict interpretation of this provision is manifest in decided cases for example in the case of Agua Plumbing (U) Ltd v United Assurance