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How do you prove Fraudulent Misrepresentation of a Contract?
How do you prove Fraudulent Misrepresentation of a Contract? A contract means an agreement enforceable by law as defined in section 10...

Waboga David
Jun 15, 202116 min read


What is the trial procedure of Criminal Cases in a Court?
Criminal law is the body of rules and statues which define the conduct which is prohibited by the state/government because it may harm...

Waboga David
Jun 9, 202112 min read


Causation
Refers to the enquiry as to whether the defendant's conduct (or omission) caused the harm or damage. Causation must be established in all...

Lawpointuganda
Jun 6, 202113 min read


Acceptance in contract law
Acceptance can be said to be the assent or the approval of an offer. The rules guiding acceptance are stated out in the case of INNIH V...

Lawpointuganda
Jun 6, 20213 min read


WHAT IS A TORT?
A tort, in common law jurisdiction, is a civil (other than breach of contract) that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting...

Lawpointuganda
Jun 6, 20213 min read


Understanding the Law on Malicious Prosecution, Who is Liable? And, What Remedies are available
Understanding the Law on Malicious Prosecution, Who is Liable? And, What Remedies are available to the Injured party? Malicious...

Waboga David
Jun 6, 202110 min read


During the commencement of Civil Proceedings, one word often comes up, “Notice of Intention to sue!
A letter of intent to sue is used to notify a potential defendant that a lawsuit may be filed against them in court. The letter will...

Waboga David
Jun 4, 20214 min read


Membership of a Company. How it is acquired and Terminated.
Membership of a Company. How it is acquired and Terminated. Membership of a company is defined under Section 47 of the Companies Act...

Waboga David
May 29, 202117 min read


“Does Risk always passes with property in the goods? Consequences on duties and remedies available.
“Does Risk always passes with property in the goods, and if so what are the consequences on the duties of and the remedies available to...

Waboga David
May 25, 202111 min read


The law on Bail and Bail pending appeal discussed.
Bail was defined in the case of Aliphusadi Matovu Vs Uganda Criminal as, ‘…the release from custody by a court of law of a person accused...

Waboga David
May 24, 202110 min read


The Child Welfare Principle and what does it mean in Regards to Adoption in Uganda?
The Welfare Principle The Oxford Reference defines is as a principle that, when making a decision in relation to a child's upbringing,...

Waboga David
May 22, 20219 min read


Can absence of a Will prevent either the Wife or Husband of the deceased from inheriting property
Can absence of a Will prevent either the Wife or Husband of the deceased from inheriting property of the deceased? If so, what steps can...

Waboga David
May 20, 20217 min read


LETTERS OF CREDIT
Letters of credit also known as documentary or commercial credits. They are better alternatives to a documentary bill Their popularity in...

Lawpointuganda
Apr 23, 20214 min read


INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION • In international trade, when drafting international contracts, the parties should be aware that the...

Lawpointuganda
Apr 22, 20216 min read


DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
This involves the principles and rules that govern the admission of documents in evidence. These are mostly contained in ss. 59-99...

Lawpointuganda
Feb 26, 202127 min read


Judicial Review in Uganda
According to the Black’s Law Dictionary at page 852, judicial review is defined as a court’s power to review the actions of other...

Lawpointuganda
Feb 26, 20214 min read


ADMISSIBILITY OF ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE IN UGANDA, IS IT ‘AUTHENTIC’?
BY Arianaitwe Patson Introduction. Presently, most people around the globe use internet to send and receive instant messages, play on...

Lawpointuganda
Feb 26, 202112 min read


Why the lawyers always wear the black coat?
Is it some kind of a compulsory rule or a long going on tradition that the lawyers follow? What I have figured out is, this dress code...

Lawpointuganda
Jan 31, 20213 min read


Lex:lead 2020 essay competition open for registration
PLEASE POST OR FORWARD TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS - THANK YOU! Lex:lead's 2020 essay competition is open for registration. Law students from...

Lawpointuganda
Sep 14, 20201 min read


Is Freedom of speech a fact or an illusion covered with legal semantics?
The Uganda constitution provides in Article 29(1)(a) that; “Every person shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression which...

Lawpointuganda
Aug 12, 20206 min read


Tips To Read A Law Book Fast
Reading law books is a skill that everyone in the field of law needs to master in order to be successful in a career that they are on....

Lawpointuganda
Aug 8, 20205 min read


What needs to be done about police brutality
Uganda needs a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern public assembly. This framework would balance law enforcement and human...

Lawpointuganda
Jul 22, 20202 min read


Use of force and arms
Uganda has extremely permissive rules for use of firearms by police and prison officers. International law restricts such use to where it...

Lawpointuganda
Jul 22, 20207 min read


What is Contract Law? What is Tort Law?
In order to understand contract law, you must first understand what it takes to have a valid legal contract. A contract is a legally...

Lawpointuganda
Jul 22, 20204 min read
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