Deborah Derucila Tusubira Birungi Steinmann v Bagala Emmanuel Milrionge (Miscellaneous Appeal No. 12 of 2023)
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Holding
The High Court dismissed an appeal for want of prosecution under section 17(2)(a) of the Judicature Act where neither the appellant nor respondent complied with court directives issued on 26 August 2025 requiring parties to file affidavits in reply, rejoinders, and written submissions.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed for want of prosecution
Facts
The appellant filed an appeal on 28 February 2023 against orders of the Assistant Registrar delivered on 13 February 2023 in Miscellaneous Application No. 2036 of 2022, which arose from Civil Suit No. 1044 of 2022. The court issued directives on ECCMIS on 26 August 2025 requiring parties to file affidavits in reply, rejoinders, and written submissions. Neither party complied with the court directives.
Issues
- Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution where neither party complied with court directives to file submissions
Orders
- Appeal dismissed under Section 17(2)(a) of the Judicature Act Cap 13 for want of prosecution.
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