Angero Kasirye v Victoria Namukasa and Others (Civil Suit No. 406 of 2015)

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The High Court dismissed the suit under Order 9 Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Rules for failure by both parties to appear when the matter was called for hearing on 15 October 2025, despite effective service through ECCMIS. No order as to costs was made.

Outcome

Suit dismissed for non-appearance

Facts

The plaintiff claimed ownership of land comprised in Kibuga Block 9 plot 681, which he purchased in 2002 and registered in his name. In 2013, the first defendant allegedly trespassed on the land and constructed a fence. The plaintiff discovered his certificate of title had been cancelled by the Commissioner Land Registration without affording him a hearing. He sought declarations of ownership, orders for reinstatement of his title, and a permanent injunction. The matter was set for hearing on 7 October 2025 and adjourned to 15 October 2025. Neither party nor their lawyers appeared on 15 October 2025 despite service through ECCMIS.

Issues

1. Whether the suit should be dismissed for non-appearance of parties on the hearing date.

Orders

• Suit dismissed under Order 9 Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Rules SI 71-1 for failure by the parties to appear in court on the date when the suit was set down for hearing.
• No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Legislation cited (1)

• Civil Procedure Rules SI 71-1 Order 9 Rule 17

Cases cited (1)

• Nakiganda Deborah and Another v Muyingo Tony (Miscellaneous Application No. 2522 of 2024)

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