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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
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
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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_1000,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_ac6a2f9b605c4a6e9fb33e0da065170d~mv2.jpg)
![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_1264,h_1264,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_ac6a2f9b605c4a6e9fb33e0da065170d~mv2.jpg)
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
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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_1003,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_8ae37cba334e448aa36cdb044293a51f~mv2.jpg)
![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_1268,h_1264,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_8ae37cba334e448aa36cdb044293a51f~mv2.jpg)
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.
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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_1003,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_66e62f27322f43818481131c3a24a874~mv2.jpg)
![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_1268,h_1264,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_66e62f27322f43818481131c3a24a874~mv2.jpg)
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
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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
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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_1003,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_7a42124094244e969fdbb912b9125043~mv2.jpg)
![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_1268,h_1264,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/45446b_7a42124094244e969fdbb912b9125043~mv2.jpg)
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. ...
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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,...
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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...
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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
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