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Dunstan Dan Senjule v Lule Edward and Another (Miscellaneous Application 182 of 2024)

High Court · [2026] UGHCLD 159 · 2026 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Miscellaneous application in the Land Division
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)(a) of the Judicature Act where neither party complied with court directives issued on 26 August 2025 requiring filing of affidavit in reply, rejoinder, and written submissions.

Outcome

Application dismissed for want of prosecution

Facts

The applicant filed a miscellaneous application on 24 January 2024. On 26 August 2025, the court issued directives on ECCMIS requiring parties to file an affidavit in reply, rejoinder, and written submissions. Neither party complied with the court directives by the time of the ruling.

Issues

  1. Whether the application should be dismissed for want of prosecution where parties failed to comply with court directives

Orders

  • Application dismissed under Section 17(2)(a) of the Judicature Act Cap 13 for want of prosecution.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Dismissal for Want of Prosecution — Non-Compliance with Court Directives
Where parties fail to comply with court directives to file pleadings and submissions, the court may dismiss the application for want of prosecution under section 17(2)(a) of the Judicature Act.

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Dunstan_Dan_Senjule_v_Lule_Edward_and_Another_(Miscellaneous_Application_182_of_2024)_[2026]_UGHCLD_159_(13_April_2026)
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