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Dr George Asaba v Buyinza John and Another [2026] UGHC 380

High Court · 2026 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Miscellaneous application arising from civil suits dismissed for want of prosecution
Decision
Application dismissed for want of prosecution

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Holding

The High Court dismissed the application for want of prosecution under s.17(2) of the Judicature Act where no action had been taken by either party to proceed with the case since 10 May 2023.

Outcome

Application dismissed for want of prosecution

Facts

This was a miscellaneous application arising from Civil Suit No. 1165 of 2021 and another civil suit of 2023. No action had been taken by either party with a view to proceeding with the case since 10 May 2023.

Issues

  1. Whether the application should be dismissed for want of prosecution under s.17(2) of the Judicature Act

Orders

  • Case dismissed for want of prosecution under s.17(2) of the Judicature Act.

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Dr George Asaba v Buyinza John and Another 2026 UGHC 380 (16 April 2026)
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