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Waboga David
2 days ago3 min read
The Court of Appeal has emphasised that it cannot grant an injunction or stay over an interest in land it has already determined to be non-existent.
The court emphasized that it cannot grant an injunction or stay an interest in land that it has previously determined to be nonexistent.
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Obita Calvin Stewart
Jan 2911 min read
THE TRIAL OF CIVILIANS IN MILITARY COURTS: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE AND THE UGANGAN CONUNDRUM
Several key cases have shaped the jurisprudence on whether military courts can try civilians. These cases reflect global opposition to the p
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Waboga David
Jan 257 min read
The High Court Has Clarified Key Legal Principles Regarding Land Ownership, Possessory Rights, and The Administration of Public Land in Uganda.
Statutory leases previously granted to urban authorities under Article 286 ceased, but Article 237(5) and (6) allowed for their conversion t
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Waboga David
Jan 232 min read
High Court Clarifies the Use of Originating Summons in Legal Proceedings.
It was held that Originating Summons is not a procedure suitable for resolving disputed questions of fact or cases requiring considerable am
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Waboga David
Jan 215 min read
INDUSTRIAL COURT SETS CLEAR RULES FOR EMPLOYMENT REDUNDANCY TERMINATIONS: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
The court emphasized that redundancy is not about fault but about business needs. However, fairness demands transparency, consultation, and
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Waboga David
Jan 183 min read
High Court Warns Lawyers to Avoid Citing Repealed Laws Following the 7th Revised Edition of Uganda’s Principal Legislation-Timely Filing of Affidavits in Reply.
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
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Waboga David
Jan 132 min read
Constitutional Court Reaffirms That Its Jurisdiction Is Limited to Constitutional Interpretation, Not Individual Rights Enforcement
The court highlighted the distinction between enforcing constitutional rights and interpreting the Constitution. As noted in Tinyefuza v AG,
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Waboga David
Jan 124 min read
The High Court Affirms That Delayed Assertion of Ownership Rights Can Undermine Claims, Especially When The Original Owner is Deceased.
It was the court's observation that, the plaintiffs had not acquired any valid interest in the land. As mere caretakers, they could neither
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Waboga David
Jan 105 min read
A Purchaser Cannot Claim Ownership or Seek Equitable Remedies Based on Unilateral Actions Undertaken Without Fulfilling Their Contractual Obligations, High Court Affirms.
While equity grants the purchaser an interest in the property upon execution of a sale agreement, this is contingent on compliance with cont
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Waboga David
Jan 105 min read
When the Gavel Falls Silent: How the Ugandan Judiciary Silence on Attorney General v Kabaziguruka Reflects a Betrayal of the Social Contract and the Rule of Law
Without decisive action, the dominoes of impunity will continue to fall, and the Judiciary will be remembered as the force that gave them th
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Joshua Morris Byaruhanga
Jan 943 min read
An Overview of Evidence II: Document, Judicial Notice, Estoppel, Witnesses, and Burden of Proof.
Whether you're a seasoned lawyer, a budding law student, or simply curious about the inner workings of Uganda’s legal system, understanding
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Waboga David
Jan 74 min read
ARE LAWYERS STILL SAFE REPRESENTING CLIENTS IN UGANDA’S GENERAL COURT MARTIAL? A QUESTION OF CONTEMPT FOR JUSTICE OR CONTEMPT OF COURT?
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
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Mbabazi Cindy Patricia
Jan 63 min read
Case Brief Of Hon. Michael Kabaziguruka Versus Attorney General Constitutional Petition No. 45 Of 2016
Civilians can be subject to military law where they are charged with aiding and abetting serving UPDF Officers to commit service offences.
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Mbabazi Cindy Patricia
Jan 23 min read
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
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Waboga David
Dec 31, 20245 min read
High Court Clarifies That the Mandatory Writing Requirement for Contracts Exceeding 25 Currency Points (UGX 500,000) Is Flexible Under the Contracts Act in Uganda.
The court clarified that while written agreements for contracts exceeding 25 currency points are strongly recommended to simplify proof of a
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Waboga David
Dec 29, 20244 min read
CASE BRIEF: High Court Affirms That Joint Registration of Property Signifies the Parties' Mutual Intent to Co-Own.
The default principle for distributing matrimonial assets is equal sharing, unless there are valid reasons to depart from this standard, suc
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Waboga David
Dec 27, 20248 min read
Top 20 Legal Books Every Lawyer Should Read.
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.
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Aryamanya Rodrick
Dec 24, 202414 min read
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
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Mbabazi Cindy Patricia
Dec 20, 20243 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.
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Lawpointuganda
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Constitutional Court Grants Leave to Amici Curiae in Divorce Act Petition.
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
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Lawpointuganda
Dec 13, 20241 min read
New Guidance on Bail for Capital Offences Issued by the Principle Judge
Magistrates Courts are no longer permitted to release accused persons in capital cases on remand beyond 180 days.
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Lawpointuganda
Dec 12, 20243 min read
High Court Defines Grounds for Setting Aside Ex Parte Judgments: Advocate Negligence, Fraud, and Due Diligence in Land Disputes.
Courts are empowered to make orders to serve the ends of justice, including setting aside ex parte decrees if the applicant demonstrates suf
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Lawpointuganda
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Court of Appeal Declares Appeal Incompetent Due to Procedural Errors and Counsel's Lapses.
While the appellant's constitutional right to appeal was technically upheld, the decision to strike out the appeal demonstrates how procedur
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Lawpointuganda
Dec 10, 20247 min read
High Court Affirms that a Market Stall Can Qualify as Matrimonial Property: A Case Analysis on Spousal Consent, Contribution, and Ordinary Residence
A person absenting himself or herself temporarily from his or her place of ordinary residence cannot by reason thereof cease to be ordinaril
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