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Godfrey Kabuye Senfuka and Another v EFC (U) Ltd (In Liquidation) and Another [2026] UGCOMMC 281

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Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application to set aside dismissal order and reinstate Originating Summons dismissed for non-appearance
Decision
Originating Summons reinstated for hearing

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Holding

The court granted the application to set aside the dismissal order and reinstate the Originating Summons. Following established Supreme Court authority, the court held that the mistakes and negligence of counsel in failing to check the cause list should not be visited on a vigilant litigant who showed interest in prosecuting the matter by filing the application without delay.

Outcome

Originating Summons reinstated for hearing

Facts

The applicants' originating summons was dismissed in December 2025 for non-appearance. The applicants had been represented by counsel who failed to check the ECCMIS system or weekly cause list to inform the applicants of the hearing date. The applicants discovered the dismissal upon checking the system and immediately filed this application. The underlying dispute concerned a school sold by a bank, with the applicants seeking mediation on the balance. The respondents were served with notice of this application on 25th May 2026 but did not appear, and the matter proceeded ex parte.

Issues

  1. Whether the dismissal order of Originating Summons No. 11 of 2025 should be set aside on grounds of counsel's negligence in failing to check the ECCMIS system.

Orders

  • Application granted.
  • The order dismissing Originating Summons No. 11 of 2025 is hereby set aside.
  • Originating Summons No. 11 of 2025 is re-instated for hearing.
  • Matter fixed for hearing on 31st August 2026 at 9:00am.
  • Costs of this application shall be in the cause.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Re-instatement of Dismissed Matters — Mistake of Counsel — Effect on Litigant
The mistakes and negligence of counsel, including failure to check the ECCMIS system or cause list, cannot be visited on a vigilant litigant who demonstrates interest in prosecuting the matter by filing an application for reinstatement without inordinate delay.

Legislation cited (1)

Cases cited (5)

  • Nicholas Roussos v Gulam Hussein Habib Virani and Another (SCCA No. 9 of 1993)
  • AG v AKPM Lutaaya (SCCA No. 12 of 2002)
  • Godfrey Magezi and Brian Mbazira v Sudhir Ruparelia (SCC Application No. 10 of 2002)
  • AKT Project Management Ltd Vs Khatunbhai Amiral Tarmohammed
  • Goldmine Finance Limited v Kato Alex (Misc. Application No. 2896 of 2023)

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Godfrey Kabuye Senfuka and Another v EFC (U) Ltd (In Liquidation) and Another 2026 UGCommC 281 (2 June 2026)
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