How long do I have to sue in Uganda?
Pending verification: Suits against the Government require statutory notice and are subject to a two-year period. Treat the flagged points as provisional and confirm them before relying on them.
In brief
The Limitation Act sets the clock running from when the cause of action arises. Common periods are six years for contract and tort, and twelve years to recover land. Special regimes apply — for example, statutory notice and a two-year period to sue the Government. Some periods can be extended (e.g. for disability or fraud), but you should never rely on that.
A little more detail
Because the period runs from when the claim arose — not when you got round to it — diarise the deadline early and file in good time.
What to do next
Check the limitation periods practice note for your specific claim, and get advice before any deadline.
The law
- Limitation Act, Cap. 290 (2023 Revision).
- Civil Procedure and Limitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act.
Quick guide · Civil procedure & courts.
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Last reviewed 9 June 2026; next review due 9 June 2027.
This resource is a practitioner orientation and general information, not legal advice, and does not create an advocate–client relationship. It is AI-generated. Ugandan law changes and chapter and section numbers were revised in the 2023 Laws of Uganda. Verify every statute, rule, form, fee and authority against the current primary source — and the specific facts of your matter — before relying on it.