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Determining the Rightful Owner: A Legal Breakdown of Zenith Agro Services Limited vs Departed Asian Property Custodian Board & Another Civil Suit No. 18 of 2021.
Therefore for court to determine the registered proprietor of the suit land it’s prudent for court to examine the certificate of title with

Lawpointuganda
Jun 12, 20244 min read
![The Elements of a Valid Contract: Insights from Greenboat Entertainment Ltd Vs City Council of Kampala. (HCT-00-CC-CS 580 of 2003) [2007] UGCommC 21 (26 February 2007).](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/45446b_ac6a2f9b605c4a6e9fb33e0da065170d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_251,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_ac6a2f9b605c4a6e9fb33e0da065170d~mv2.webp)
![The Elements of a Valid Contract: Insights from Greenboat Entertainment Ltd Vs City Council of Kampala. (HCT-00-CC-CS 580 of 2003) [2007] UGCommC 21 (26 February 2007).](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/45446b_ac6a2f9b605c4a6e9fb33e0da065170d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_317,h_316,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_ac6a2f9b605c4a6e9fb33e0da065170d~mv2.webp)
The Elements of a Valid Contract: Insights from Greenboat Entertainment Ltd Vs City Council of Kampala. (HCT-00-CC-CS 580 of 2003) [2007] UGCommC 21 (26 February 2007).
To understand whether the renewed contract was valid its vital to appreciate the formalities under which a contract can be made, a contract

Lawpointuganda
Jun 10, 20244 min read
![Locus Standi and Sufficient Interest in Litigation: A Legal Analysis of Male Mabirizi K. vs. Deputy Speaker of Parliament & Attorney General (Misc Cause 33 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 416.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/45446b_8ae37cba334e448aa36cdb044293a51f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_8ae37cba334e448aa36cdb044293a51f~mv2.webp)
![Locus Standi and Sufficient Interest in Litigation: A Legal Analysis of Male Mabirizi K. vs. Deputy Speaker of Parliament & Attorney General (Misc Cause 33 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 416.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/45446b_8ae37cba334e448aa36cdb044293a51f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_316,h_316,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_8ae37cba334e448aa36cdb044293a51f~mv2.webp)
Locus Standi and Sufficient Interest in Litigation: A Legal Analysis of Male Mabirizi K. vs. Deputy Speaker of Parliament & Attorney General (Misc Cause 33 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 416.
A party lacking direct or personal interest in a judicial review action cannot initiate proceedings in the absence of such interest.

Lawpointuganda
Jun 10, 20245 min read


A Concise Guide to the Law Relating to Persons of Unsound Mind or Mental Illness and The Estate of A Missing Person in Uganda.
A person is deemed to be of unsound mind for purposes of these proceedings if he or she is afflicted by a total or partial defect of reason

Lawpointuganda
Jun 10, 202412 min read


Annette Yosia & 4 Others vs Ambassador Idule Amoko & The Attorney General: HCMC No. 41 of 2023 - A Legal Analysis of Burial Rights in Uganda.
Where the wishes of the deceased can be ascertainable they should be given effect as long as they are not illegal, unreasonable or repugnant

Waboga David
May 10, 202415 min read


Uganda v Namuddu (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 20 of 2022): A Legal Analysis on the Principle of Legality and Retrospective Application of The Law in Uganda.
The principle of legality, a foundational tenet of criminal law, mandates that criminal liability be predicated on a pre-existing prohibitio

Lawpointuganda
May 5, 20243 min read


The Legal Test for Contradictions and Inconsistencies in Criminal Evidence: Insights from Kayinamura vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0124 of 2022).
Contradictions in witness evidence can be fatal to a conviction only if they relate to material facts, are substantial, and touch on the...

Lawpointuganda
May 3, 20247 min read


The Evolution of Matrimonial Property Law in Uganda: A Legal Analysis of Uhiriwe Peace Vs Kuuku Kagwa Paul & 2 Ors Divorce Cause NO. 118 OF 2017.
Where the disputed property is not so registered in the joint names of the spouses but is registered in the name of one spouse, the benefici

Waboga David
Apr 30, 202420 min read


Revisiting Bank of Uganda v Betty Tinkamanyire: A Landmark Case on Unlawful Dismissal, Award of Damages, and Employment Law.
Where an employment contract stipulates a notice period, the contract can be terminated by giving the stipulated notice, and in default, the

Lawpointuganda
Apr 28, 20249 min read


Uganda V Hajji Elisa Namunyu (RIP) and 5 Ors USC (Criminal Appeal No.49 of 2020): The Significance of Plea Taking in Criminal Proceedings and The Right to a Fair Hearing.
plea taking is essential in a criminal trial because it forms the basis upon which the accused person gets to know the details of the case

Lawpointuganda
Apr 21, 20248 min read


Revisiting the decision in Uganda Law Society and 12 others vs. Attorney General Constitutional Petition No. 32 of 2020—Stamp Duty on Professional Licenses Struck Down in Uganda.
This provision clashed with Article 21(1), Article 3, and Article 152(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. By declaring it

Lawpointuganda
Apr 17, 20243 min read


Uganda Performing Rights Society v. Mega Standard Supermarket Miscellaneous Application No. 1042 of 2015: A Landmark Case in Copyright Infringement and Issuance of an Anton Pillar Order.
Should the respondent refuse and choose not to apply for verification or discharge of this order then it will expose the respondent to the r

Lawpointuganda
Apr 16, 20244 min read
![A Legal Analysis and the Significance of Trademark Infringement and the Likelihood of Confusion in Uganda: Vision Impex Ltd vs. Sansa Ambrose & Goldman Logistics (Civil Suit No. 303 of 2013) [2017].](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/45446b_66e62f27322f43818481131c3a24a874~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_251,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_66e62f27322f43818481131c3a24a874~mv2.webp)
![A Legal Analysis and the Significance of Trademark Infringement and the Likelihood of Confusion in Uganda: Vision Impex Ltd vs. Sansa Ambrose & Goldman Logistics (Civil Suit No. 303 of 2013) [2017].](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/45446b_66e62f27322f43818481131c3a24a874~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_317,h_316,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_66e62f27322f43818481131c3a24a874~mv2.webp)
A Legal Analysis and the Significance of Trademark Infringement and the Likelihood of Confusion in Uganda: Vision Impex Ltd vs. Sansa Ambrose & Goldman Logistics (Civil Suit No. 303 of 2013) [2017].
This case serves as a stark reminder to Uganda’s business community that unauthorized use of a registered trademark in commerce

Lawpointuganda
Apr 15, 20245 min read


Lwanga v Mubiru and 3 Others (Civil Appeal 18 of 2022): A Legal Analysis and the Significance of Bonafide Purchasers
Lands are not vegetables which are bought from unknown sellers. Lands are very valuable properties and buyers are expected to make thorough

Lawpointuganda
Apr 13, 20246 min read
![Revisiting the landmark decision in Bank of Australia v. Palmer [1897] AC 540, the principle of parole evidence in contract law.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/45446b_7a42124094244e969fdbb912b9125043~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_7a42124094244e969fdbb912b9125043~mv2.webp)
![Revisiting the landmark decision in Bank of Australia v. Palmer [1897] AC 540, the principle of parole evidence in contract law.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/45446b_7a42124094244e969fdbb912b9125043~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_316,h_316,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_7a42124094244e969fdbb912b9125043~mv2.webp)
Revisiting the landmark decision in Bank of Australia v. Palmer [1897] AC 540, the principle of parole evidence in contract law.
Bank of Australia v. Palmer [1897] AC 540 is a significant legal case dealing with the principle of parole evidence in contract law. ...

Lawpointuganda
Apr 8, 20242 min read


“Revisiting the Basic Structure Doctrine and Its Efficacy in the Case Analysis of the Male Mabirizi Kiwanuka & Others v. Attorney General Constitutional Appeal No. 2 of 2018”.
“To my understanding, the Basic Structure doctrine may be equated to a family house. It must have a strong foundation, strong pillars,...

Lawpointuganda
Mar 1, 202427 min read


A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION TEST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW IN UGANDA.
“The touchstone of trademark infringement under the Lanham Trade-Mark Act is the "likelihood of confusion," or whether a substantial...

Waboga David
Jan 27, 202456 min read


Passing Off and Distinctiveness in Trade Marks: A Comparative Analysis of Two Landmark Ugandan Cases.
Abstract. This abstract provides a comparative analysis of two landmark cases in Uganda, namely A-Class Funeral Management Ltd v A-Class...

Lawpointuganda
Jan 17, 202423 min read


AI TOOLS FOR LAW STUDENTS: LAW SCHOOL AND RESEARCH HACK TOOL KIT.
AI tools to help with legal studies and work, which simplify the tasks while ensuring fast results and efficiency.

Kabuubi Sulaiman
Dec 22, 20233 min read


UNLOCKING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: A CONCISE STUDY GUIDE
Copyright is a set of rights that protect original creative works once they're made tangible (like written down or recorded). It gives the c

Joshua Morris Byaruhanga
Dec 21, 202357 min read


UNDERSTANDING LOCUS STANDI, THE RIGHT TO SEEK RENDITION OF ACCOUNTS, AND DERIVATIVE ACTIONS IN LAW.
Insights from the case of Chen Jianwen & 2 Ors Vs. Bang Cheng Investment Co. Ltd & 3 Ors Miscellaneous Application No. 0530 Of 2023...

Waboga David
Dec 14, 202314 min read


DATA PRIVACY, SPOUSAL SURVEILLANCE, AND THE ADMISSIBILITY OF ILLEGALLY OBTAINED EVIDENCE IN COURT.
Evidence obtained in a manner that violates any right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights shall be excluded if the admission of tha

Lawpointuganda
Dec 8, 202311 min read


“UNDERSTANDING THE LAW AND PRACTICE OF ANNUAL LEAVE IN UGANDA: IS IT AN ENTITLEMENT OR A PRIVILEGE?”
Insights from the decision of the Ugandan Industrial court in --Mbiika Dennis Vs Centenary Bank (Labour Dispute Claim No.023 of 2014)...

Cleopatra Abikiira
Dec 6, 20239 min read


TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT: THE NEED FOR REASON AND HEARING UNDER UGANDAN EMPLOYMENT LAW.
The court distinguished section 65(1)(a) from section 66 of the Employment Act, (now revised as section 64 (1) (a) from section 65 of the Em

Cleopatra Abikiira
Nov 27, 20237 min read
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