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High Court Affirms That a Purchaser Cannot Rely Solely on Title or Lease Registration When Purchasing Family Estate Property.
Estate administrators are fiduciaries, not proprietors. Any transfer of estate property in contravention of the will or without consideration of beneficiary interests is invalid. Courts will not shield a purchaser who fails to inquire in the face of suspicious or disputed circumstances.
Waboga David
Apr 15, 202510 min read
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 9, 20252 min read
FAILURE TO SUMMON OR INVOLVE PARTIES IN THE CRAFTING OF A CONSENT AGREEMENT MAY NOT BE ILLEGAL, BUT IT IS IRREGULAR —AND CAN RESULT IN THE ORDER BEING SET ASIDE TO PREVENT MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE.
A consent order is binding unless obtained by fraud, collusion, mistake, or misapprehension, or if it violates court policy or lacks materia
Waboga David
Apr 8, 20253 min read
HIGH COURT AFFIRMS THAT COURTS CANNOT CONFER JURISDICTION UPON THEMSELVES; ONLY PARLIAMENT CAN. HOWEVER, WHERE STATUTORY LAW IS SILENT, COURTS MAY APPLY INHERENT POWERS TO PREVENT INJUSTICE.
Uncertainty is an injustice that may result in oppression. The courts should remedy such a situation by providing certainty of trial.
Waboga David
Apr 5, 20253 min read
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 5, 20255 min read
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 2, 20253 min read
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 29, 20255 min read
THE SUPREME COURT HAS REAFFIRMED THE PRINCIPLE THAT A TESTATOR'S EXPRESS WISHES, AS OUTLINED IN A VALID WILL, TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER GENERAL LEGAL PRINCIPLES GOVERNING EXECUTOR'S AUTHORITY.
When a will contains specific directives on decision-making processes, those directives override the default requirement for joint executor
Waboga David
Mar 27, 20253 min read
HIGH COURT AFFIRMS THAT TESTAMENTARY FREEDOM ALLOWS A TESTATOR TO DICTATE PROPERTY DISTRIBUTION. HOWEVER, FAMILY AGREEMENTS MODIFYING ESTATE DISTRIBUTION CAN BE BINDING IF ALL BENEFICIARIES CONSENT.
Where an Administrator receives a larger share due to external factors, redistribution may be warranted to ensure fairness among beneficiar
Waboga David
Mar 27, 20255 min read
THE PROCUREMENT APPEALS TRIBUNAL REAFFIRMED THAT THE EXPIRY OF A BID VALIDITY PERIOD CONCLUDES A PROCUREMENT PROCESS—THE BID IS DEEMED INVALID IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY EXTENSION.
The mere fact that a procurement is funded by a loan and subject to the lender’s procurement guidelines does not oust the jurisdiction of
Rebecca Mutesi
Mar 26, 20256 min read
HIGH COURT HAS AFFIRMED THAT A REVIEWED ORDER CANNOT BE RE-REVIEWED—THE DEPUTY REGISTRAR'S DECISION CAN ONLY BE CHALLENGED BY APPEAL AND NOT THROUGH AN APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 98 OF THE CPA.
Section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act applies only in the absence of an express provision governing a matter. Since Order 50 Rule 8 specific
Waboga David
Mar 22, 20253 min read
In A Sewer, There’s No Honor—I Would Choose a Thousand Isaac Ssemakadde's To Lead The National Bar Association.
Every man has his follies; and the greatest is to be without any. The persecution (or should I say prosecution) of a sitting President of th
Waboga David
Mar 21, 20253 min read
THE SUPREME COURT HAS REAFFIRMED THAT IT LACKS JURISDICTION TO HEAR AN APPEAL ARISING FROM A DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEAL IN A JUDGMENT ARISING FROM THE INDUSTRIAL COURT
There is no such thing as inherent appellate jurisdiction. Any right of appeal to the Supreme Court from decisions of the Court of Appeal i
Waboga David
Mar 20, 202510 min read
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 17, 20255 min read
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 15, 20254 min read
INDUSTRIAL COURT AFFIRMS THAT THE DECLARATION OF A HOSTILE WITNESS REQUIRES A DEMONSTRATED DEPARTURE FROM PRIOR STATEMENTS
Where co-defendants have conflicting interests, one may cross-examine the other’s witnesses.
Lawpointuganda
Mar 12, 20253 min read
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 8, 20258 min read
HIGH COURT HAS EMPHASIZED THAT AN ARBITRATOR MUST MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS TO PREVENT BIAS ALLEGATIONS-COURTS WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH ARBITRATION AWARDS APART FROM PROCEDURAL IRREGULARITIES.
While the Court does not re-evaluate evidence, it has to ensure that arbitration proceedings adhere to the principles of fairness and due pr
Lawpointuganda
Mar 8, 20252 min read
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 4, 20252 min read
HIGH COURT HAS AFFIRMED THAT STRICT PROOF OF LONG-TERM OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH A KIBANJA INTEREST – IN A JUDGMENT MERE TEXTUAL SIMILARITIES DO NOT CONSTITUTE JUDICIAL MISCONDUCT
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
Lawpointuganda
Mar 4, 20254 min read
HIGH COURT RULES THAT DEFAMATORY STATEMENTS MADE IN PUBLIC FORUMS, SUCH AS WHATSAPP GROUPS, CAN CAUSE SIGNIFICANT REPUTATIONAL DAMAGE.
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
Lawpointuganda
Mar 1, 20252 min read
The Supreme Court has reinforced the principle that appellate courts cannot substitute their own findings when a case has never been heard on its merits.
The Supreme Court referenced its previous decisions which affirm that courts must allow a full hearing where preliminary objections have be
Lawpointuganda
Feb 28, 20253 min read
THE OCCUPATION OF GOMA AND ATTACK ON UGANDA’S EMBASSY: AN INTERNATIONAL LAW PERSPECTIVE
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
Obita Calvin Stewart
Feb 25, 202510 min read
HIGH COURT AFFIRMS REQUIREMENTS FOR GIFTS INTER VIVOS AND SUGGESTS ADDING A FOURTH CONDITION TO THE EXISTING LEGAL FRAMEWORK—ANY UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY ONTO THE LAND BY A THIRD PARTY CONSTITUTES TRESPASS.
The court suggested adding a fourth condition to the existing legal framework, on the legal principles governing gifts inter vivos making th
Waboga David
Feb 25, 20254 min read
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