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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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Dec 10, 20247 min read
Singapore High Court Ruling on Trustee's Duties and When Some Acts Will Be Invalidated.
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
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Dec 10, 20242 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.
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Dec 9, 20244 min read
Advocate Denis Kusaasira Champions the Radical New Bar Democratization Process.
Together, we must stand united in defending the principles of fairness, democracy, and transparency,
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Dec 8, 20241 min read
Intellectual Property and Privacy in the Digital Age: The Case of Mr. Baltasar Ebang Engonga
Intellectual property (IP) laws protect creators’ rights over their work, from traditional media to private digital recordings. The case of
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Nov 10, 20242 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.
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Nov 7, 20243 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
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Nov 7, 20242 min read
UGANDA AT 62: THE EVOLUTION OF THE RULE OF LAW POST-INDEPENDENCE
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
Obita Calvin Stewart
Oct 9, 202412 min read
THE FAIRY TALES IN UGANDA’S MOTOR THIRD PARTY INSURANCE POLICY; THE UNATTAINABLE GOAL OF THE CURRENT MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (THIRD PARTY RISKS) ACT
The strict interpretation of this provision is manifest in decided cases for example in the case of Agua Plumbing (U) Ltd v United Assurance
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Oct 8, 20249 min read
CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION OR RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT? A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LEGAL BRAIN TRUST V. ATTORNEY GENERAL, 2021 RULING
From the above jurisprudence, it can be discerned that certain rights violations can be straightforwardly addressed through factual determin
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Sep 30, 202411 min read
THE RISE OF FINTECH IN UGANDA: FINANCIAL INCLUSION OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES
When fintech first emerged in the 21st century, it primarily focused on the backend systems of established financial institutions like banks
Obita Calvin Stewart
Sep 27, 202411 min read
How can lawyers effectively leverage AI tools to enhance their practice while ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive client data?
Join us this Friday for an insightful discussion on the intersection of AI, law, and data privacy
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
Will Competition Law influence the Gig Economy in the East African Region? Join Our Inaugural Webinar! As We Navigate the Regulatory Landscape.
Catch up on what you missed about the Competition Law Webinar by checking out the recording .
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Jul 19, 20241 min read
The Procedure of Mailo Land Conversion to Freehold And When to Raise an Issue Regarding the Cause of Action? An Analysis of Zalwango & 2 Others v Ladha & 8 Others
In determining whether a plaint discloses a cause of action, the court must solely consider the plaint and its annexures, if any, and no oth
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Jul 7, 20244 min read
Can a Beneficiary Sell a Deceased's Estate Without Letters of Administration? A Case Analysis of Muyingo & 3 Ors v Kakembo
The general position of the law is that without grant of letters of administration, no person has any right whatsoever to sell or otherwise
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Jul 7, 20243 min read
High Court Affirms The Law on Abuse of Court Process: Wamboya & 2 Others v Wamboya (Miscellaneous Application 227 of 2023)
The litigants in this matter have so far filed several petitions and applications which in effect arise out of the same subject matter, ye
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Jul 6, 20242 min read
The Constitutional Court Reaffirms The Balance Between The Rights of Tenants By Occupancy And Those of Registered Land Owners: Nampewo & Another v Attorney General
Clearly, the registered owner cannot compensate the tenant by occupancy for taking back his land on breach by the tenant of the provisions
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Jul 6, 202414 min read
Court Delivers Landmark Decision on Exclusive Distribution Agreements, Clarifying The Legal Framework for Commercial Contracts : Translink Limited vs Chemi & Cotex Industries Limited (Tanzania)
Generally, a distributor operates at his own risk and in his own name. An agent, on the hand, is an intermediary who procures business for a
Waboga David
Jun 26, 20249 min read
High Court Reaffirms Legal Principle: Donee of Power of Attorney Acts as Agent of Donor (Principal) in Ms Kimanje Nsibambi Advocates v Tamale and Another.
A Power of Attorney is an instrument in writing that specifies a Donor (the
Principal)ontheonehand,andaDonee(theagent)on the other hand
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Jun 25, 20243 min read
The Defence of Claim of Right Must Be Qualified: Asiimwe v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 132 of 2020)
The court addressed the defense of claim of right under Section 7 of the Penal Code Act, which requires honesty and lack of intention to def
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Jun 23, 20243 min read
Uganda Supreme Court Rules Written Agreements Presumed Final and Binding: Kavuya & 2 Others v Wakanyira.
A party is estopped from contradicting their own written agreement
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Jun 21, 20245 min read
Mpumwire Magambo v Amanda Magambo: Court Orders Exhumation for DNA Paternity Testing as Last Resort
First it is presumed that a decently buried body should remain undisturbed where it was placed unless good reason is given to exhume it
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Jun 20, 20245 min read
CRIMINAL LAW: (CRIMINAL APPEAL) IDENTIFICATION BY A SINGLE IDENTIFYING WITNESS)
The test for correct identification in a criminal trial was articulated in the locus classicus case of Abdalla Nabulere & Anor. When the pro
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Jun 20, 20242 min read
CIVIL PROCEDURE: (Enlargement of Time for Filing an Appeal)
In an application for enlargement of time to file an Appeal, the discretion to open or not open the gates of Court is vested in the Court.
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Jun 20, 20241 min read
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