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COMPETENCE OF WITNESSES
Competence refers to the capacity of a person to give evidence. Not all people have that capacity, e.g. old people, insane, children,...
Lawpointuganda
Jul 4, 20216 min read
COMPULSORY WINDING UP/LIQUIDATION BY COURT
This is by way of a petition following Form 19 in Schedule 1 of the Insolvency Regulations, 2013. One can petition court to wind up a...
Lawpointuganda
Jul 3, 20212 min read
Death as a cause of action in Tort Law, and whether “Actio personalis moritur cum persona”
Death as a cause of action in Tort Law, and whether “Actio personalis moritur cum persona”; the cause of action dies with the person? By...
Waboga David
Jul 1, 202111 min read
THE POSITION OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND COVID 19 IN UGANDA
YES, YOU SUE A HOSPITAL FOR NEGLIGENCE CAUSING DEATH. BY JOSEPHINE LUZIGE The world since December 31, 2019 was caught unaware and has...
lawyerluzige
Jun 29, 20213 min read
The legality of sports betting in Uganda and need for adjustment.
THE LEGALITY OF SPORTS BETTING IN UGANDA -NEED FOR ADJUSTMENT. By Josephine Luzige Gambling and betting have since time immemorial been a...
lawyerluzige
Jun 21, 20213 min read
Trial procedure of Civil Cases in a Court
What is the trial procedure of Civil Cases in a Court? The Black’s Law Dictionary defines civil procedure as a Body of law concerned with...
Waboga David
Jun 20, 202111 min read
"The Doctrine of Precedent Was A Colonial Usage, But Did It End With Colonialism In Uganda.?”
Authored by: Anne Edith pepera & Amerit Timothy Introduction and Background[1]; A precedent is every decision of one of the superior...
Lawpointuganda
Jun 18, 202126 min read
The Uganda court system
Courts fall under the judiciary, which is one of the arms of the state. They are government organs, which are charged with the...
Lawpointuganda
Jun 16, 20216 min read
Money laundering
Money laundering: Refers to the illegal process of concealing the origin of money obtained illegally by passing it through complex...
Lawpointuganda
Jun 16, 20216 min read
Negligence
Negligence (Lat. negligentia) is a failure to exercise appropriate and/or ethical ruled care expected to be exercised amongst specified...
Lawpointuganda
Jun 16, 20218 min read
Understanding the Law on the Grant of Asylum and Its Procedure in Uganda
Understanding the Law on the Grant of Asylum and Its Procedure in Uganda Immigration involves various international conventions, regional...
Josephine Luzige
Jun 16, 20215 min read
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
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