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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
Important Latin Abbreviations
Important Latin Abbreviations _______________________ • LL.B - Legum Baccalaureus [Bachelor of Laws] • LL.M - Legum Magister [Master of...
Lawpointuganda
Jul 22, 20202 min read
How Much Is My Defamation Case Worth?
Don't let a defamatory remark define you. Prove these different kinds of damages and send a clear message to the defendant. While most...
Lawpointuganda
Jul 22, 20203 min read
Balfour Vs Balfour* (1919)
Introduction In 1919, Balfour v Balfour gave birth to the purpose to create legal relations theory in contract law. In a dispute between...
Lawpointuganda
Jul 22, 20203 min read
Muwema v. Facebook Ireland Ltd
CASE ANALYSIS Case Summary and Outcome The High Court of Ireland refused to order that Facebook take down content posted by a third-party...
Lawpointuganda
Jul 22, 20207 min read
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