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Ariong v Obai (HCT-04-CV-MA-231-2013)

High Court · [2014] UGHCCD 146 · 2014 Appeal Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application to strike out notice of appeal for failure to serve and file memorandum of appeal
Decision
Notice of appeal struck off and appeal dismissed for non-compliance with procedural requirements

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Holding

The court struck out the notice of appeal and dismissed the appeal for failure to serve the notice of appeal on the opposite party and failure to file a memorandum of appeal within the required 60-day period. The respondent's affidavit contained falsehoods and failed to establish sufficient cause for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements.

Outcome

Notice of appeal struck off and appeal dismissed for non-compliance with procedural requirements

Facts

The respondent filed a notice of appeal from a Chief Magistrate's Court decision but failed to serve it on the applicant. The respondent also failed to file a memorandum of appeal within the statutory 60-day period. The applicant discovered the notice of appeal and personally took steps to move the process forward. The applicant then filed this application seeking to strike out the notice of appeal for lack of service and for failure to file the memorandum of appeal. The respondent filed an affidavit in reply claiming disability due to injuries, but the applicant demonstrated that this affidavit contained falsehoods. The respondent sought an extension of time to file the memorandum of appeal.

Issues

  1. Whether the notice of appeal had been properly served on the opposite party.
  2. Whether the memorandum of appeal had been filed within the statutory time limit of 60 days.
  3. Whether the respondent had shown sufficient cause for the failure to comply with mandatory procedural requirements.

Orders

  • Notice of appeal struck off.
  • Appeal dismissed.
  • Costs awarded to the respondents.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Appeals — Service of Notice of Appeal — Mandatory Requirement
Service of a notice of appeal on all parties is an essential step to constitute an appeal; failure to serve the notice of appeal renders the appeal defective.
Civil Procedure — Appeals — Memorandum of Appeal — Time Limits
A memorandum of appeal must be filed within 60 days after filing the notice of appeal, and failure to comply with this mandatory requirement without showing sufficient cause will result in dismissal of the appeal.
Evidence — Affidavits — Falsehoods — Effect on Credibility
Inconsistencies and falsehoods in affidavits cannot be taken lightly; an affidavit containing falsehoods is suspect and is bound to fail.

Cases cited (5)

  • Rurangaranga v Horizon Coach Ltd (Supreme Court Civil Appeal No. 21 of 2008)
  • Joseph Isielu & 2 Others v Engwawu & Another (Court of Appeal Civil Appeal No. 2 of 2006)
  • Mugume v. Akankwasa MSC. 4/2008
  • Christine Namatovu Tebajjukila (1992-93) HCB 85
  • Col Kiiza Besigye v YK Museveni (Presidential Petition No. 1 of 2001)

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Ariong v Obai (HCT-04-CV-MA-231-2013) [2014] UGHCCD 146 (11 September 2014)
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