Dr Jagwar Gregory v Akright Projects Limited [2026] UGHCLD 106
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Holding
The court dismissed the suit for want of prosecution. Where neither party has taken any step to progress a suit for an extended period — here since 20 October 2023 — the court may, of its own motion, dismiss the suit under Order 17 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules and section 17(2) of the Judicature Act. The ruling contains no substantive determination of the parties' land or contractual rights and makes no order as to costs.
Outcome
Suit dismissed for want of prosecution; no substantive determination on the merits
Facts
The plaintiff, Dr. Jagwar Gregory, filed Civil Suit No. 743 of 2022 against Akright Projects Limited in the Land Division of the High Court at Kampala. After 20 October 2023, neither party took any step with a view to proceeding with the case. On that basis the court, on 13 April 2026, dismissed the suit for want of prosecution. The ruling records no facts concerning the underlying dispute between the parties.
Issues
- Whether the suit should be dismissed for want of prosecution where no step had been taken by either party since 20 October 2023.
Orders
- The suit is dismissed for want of prosecution.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules O.17 r.6
- Judicature Act s.17(2)
Full judgment
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