Bosco Okiror v RL Jain TA Jain Ltd [2025] UGCOMMC 120
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Holding
An application filed but not prosecuted for over two years was dismissed for want of prosecution under Judicature Act s.17(2)(a). The applicant failed to upload required documents despite judicial direction and took no steps to advance the matter since filing in April 2022.
Outcome
Application dismissed for want of prosecution
Facts
The applicant filed a miscellaneous application on 4 April 2022 arising from a civil suit. Following the filing, the applicant took no steps to prosecute the application for a period exceeding two years. On 26 June 2023, the court noted that documents had not been uploaded to the electronic case management system and directed the applicant to do so. This direction was not complied with. The respondent was never served with the application.
Issues
- Whether the application should be dismissed for want of prosecution due to the applicant's failure to prosecute for over two years
Orders
- Application dismissed for want of prosecution.
- No order as to costs.
Rules and key headnotes
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