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Christine Bitarabeho v Edward Kakonge (Civil Appeal 4 of 2000)

Citation: [2003] UGSC 26 Court: Supreme Court Decided: 15 July 2003 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Held that special damages cannot be awarded in detinue; general damages of Shs. 50 million substituted for wrongful retention of a hired vehicle.

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