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Kaggwa v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application 2028 of 2024)

High Court · [2025] UGHCLD 19 · 2025 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for leave to obtain default judgment against the Attorney General arising from Civil Suit No. 390 of 2024
Decision
Applicant granted leave to obtain default judgment against the Attorney General

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Holding

The High Court granted the applicant leave to obtain default judgment against the Attorney General under rule 6 of the Government Proceedings (Civil Procedure) Rules. The court found that proof of service was established by a stamped acknowledgment from the Attorney General's chambers dated 17 May 2024, and that more than two months had elapsed without the respondent filing a defence. The application succeeded with no order as to costs.

Outcome

Applicant granted leave to obtain default judgment against the Attorney General

Facts

The applicant filed Civil Suit No. 390 of 2024 against the Attorney General. Summons to file a defence were served on the respondent on 17 May 2024, evidenced by a stamped acknowledgment from the Attorney General's chambers. The respondent failed to file a written statement of defence within the time required by law. On 29 July 2024, more than two months after service, the applicant filed this application seeking leave to obtain default judgment under section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act and rule 6 of the Government Proceedings (Civil Procedure) Rules. The applicant contended that the respondent showed no interest in the matter and that granting leave would be in the interests of justice.

Issues

  1. Whether leave should be granted to the applicant to obtain a default judgment against the respondent?

Orders

  • The applicant is granted leave to obtain a default judgment against the respondent vide Civil Suit No. 390 of 2024.
  • No orders as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Default Judgment — Government Proceedings — Requirement for Leave of Court
Under rule 6 of the Government Proceedings (Civil Procedure) Rules, a judgment shall not be entered and no order shall be made against the government in default of appearance or pleadings without leave of court.
Civil Procedure — Service of Process — Proof of Service on Attorney General
Where there is proof of service against the Attorney General and the proof is returned to court showing a received stamp by the chambers of the Attorney General, it can be inferred that the applicant has complied with rule 6 of the Government Proceedings (Civil Procedure) Rules.
Civil Procedure — Default Judgment — Grant of Leave — Failure to File Defence
Where summons to file a defence have been served on the Attorney General with proof of stamped acknowledgment, and more than two months have elapsed without filing a defence, the court may grant leave to obtain default judgment against the government.

Legislation cited (2)

Cases cited (1)

  • Agasa Maingi v Attorney General (Case No. 95 of 2002)

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Kaggwa_v_Attorney_General_(Miscellaneous_Application_2028_of_2024)_[2025]_UGHCLD_19_(23_January_2025)
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