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Amin v Birungi and 2 Others (Civil Suit 460 of 2011)

High Court · [2025] UGHCLD 128 · 2025 Suit Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Civil suit dismissed for want of prosecution at mention stage
Decision
Suit dismissed for want of prosecution

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The High Court dismissed a civil suit filed in 2011 for want of prosecution under section 17(2) of the Judicature Act where plaintiff's counsel stated they no longer had instructions but filed no formal letter to that effect.

Outcome

Suit dismissed for want of prosecution

Facts

The suit was filed in 2011. The matter was set down for mention. The plaintiff was served as evidenced by an affidavit of service. Counsel for the plaintiff stated they no longer had instructions but did not file a formal letter to that effect.

Orders

  • Matter dismissed for want of prosecution under Section 17(2) of the Judicature Act, Cap.16.
  • No order as to costs.

Legislation cited (1)

  • Judicature Act Cap.16 s.17(2)

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Amin_v_Birungi_and_2_Others_(Civil_Suit_460_of_2011)_[2025]_UGHCLD_128_(9_July_2025)
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