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Dr. Nkurunziza Edward and Another v Matovu Moses (Miscellaneous Application No. 824 of 2024)

High Court · [2026] UGHCLD 179 · 2026 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Miscellaneous application arising from Taxation Application No. 50 of 2023, itself arising from High Court Civil Suit No. 928 of 2020
Decision
Application dismissed for want of prosecution

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Holding

The High Court dismissed a miscellaneous application for want of prosecution under section 17(2) of the Judicature Act where no action had been taken by either party to proceed with the case since the date of filing.

Outcome

Application dismissed for want of prosecution

Facts

The applicants filed Miscellaneous Application No. 824 of 2024 on 4 April 2024. The application arose from Taxation Application No. 50 of 2023, which itself arose from High Court Civil Suit No. 928 of 2020. After filing, neither party took any action to proceed with the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the application should be dismissed for want of prosecution where no action has been taken by either party since filing

Orders

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

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