John Kabanda v Bank Of Africa Ltd [2026] UGCOMMC 238
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Holding
Leave to appeal refused. The court held that the applicant failed to demonstrate any substantial question of law warranting serious judicial consideration by the Court of Appeal, nor showed that the earlier decision dismissing his application for leave to defend caused a substantial miscarriage of justice. The trial court had properly assessed the evidence and found no triable issues.
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent
Facts
The respondent bank sued the applicant in a summary suit for recovery of UGX 82,863,007 allegedly lent on 30 August 2018. On 26 July 2024, the applicant filed an application for leave to appear and defend, claiming he had never obtained a loan and that interest exceeding UGX 50,000,000 on a loan of UGX 30,000,000 was illegal and exorbitant. On 21 August 2025, the court dismissed the applicant's application for leave to defend, finding no sufficient grounds and no triable issues. The applicant then sought leave to appeal that ruling.
Issues
- Whether this is a proper case for an order for leave to appeal to be granted to the applicant.
Orders
- Application dismissed.
- Costs awarded to the respondent.
Rules and key headnotes
Cases cited (3)
- Alley Route Ltd v Uganda Development Bank Ltd (HCMA No. 634 of 2004)
- Sango Bay Estates Limited v Dresdner Bank [1971] EA 17
- Venorah Margaret Bray v Raymond Jack Bray [1957] EALR 302
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