Byamukama Gyezaho Clive v Penelope Manzi Kawawa and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 1737 of 2025)
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Holding
The High Court granted an unopposed application to add Aggrey Spenser Manzi as a defendant to the underlying civil suit, finding him to be a necessary party whose interests may be affected by the court's orders. The court ordered amendment of the plaint and issuance of summons requiring the new defendant to file defence within 15 days.
Outcome
Aggrey Spenser Manzi added as defendant; matter to proceed with amended plaint
Facts
The applicant brought an interlocutory application in ongoing Civil Suit No. 0593 of 2023 seeking to add Aggrey Spenser Manzi as a defendant and to amend the plaint accordingly. The application also sought issuance of fresh summons on the proposed new party. The respondents were served but did not appear to oppose the application. Counsel for the applicant submitted that the application was unopposed and prayed for its grant.
Issues
- Whether Aggrey Spenser Manzi should be added as a defendant to Civil Suit No. 0593 of 2023.
- Whether the plaint should be amended to reflect the addition of the new party.
Orders
- Application granted.
- Aggrey Spenser Manzi added as a defendant to Civil Suit No. 0593 of 2023.
- Plaint to be amended accordingly.
- Summons issued requiring Aggrey Spenser Manzi to file defence within 15 days from service.
- No order as to costs.
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