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Kampala University v Balimunsi (Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 13 of 2017)

Industrial Court · [2017] UGIC 7 · 2017 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for leave to appeal on matters of fact as well as law
Decision
Leave to appeal on matters of fact and law granted to applicant

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Holding

The Industrial Court granted Kampala University leave to appeal against a labour officer's decision on both matters of law and matters of fact under section 94 of the Employment Act. The respondent was served but failed to appear. In the absence of opposition, the court found no reason to withhold leave.

Outcome

Leave to appeal on matters of fact and law granted to applicant

Facts

Kampala University applied by notice of motion for leave to appeal against a labour officer's decision on matters of fact as well as matters of law. The respondent, Balimunsi Ronald, was served with the application but failed to appear when the matter came up for hearing. The court allowed the applicant to proceed ex parte.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be granted leave to appeal on matters of fact in addition to matters of law.

Orders

  • Application allowed.
  • Leave granted to the applicant to appeal not only on matters of law but also on matters of fact.
  • No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Employment & Labour — Appeals — Leave to Appeal on Matters of Fact
Under section 94 of the Employment Act, a party has a right to appeal against a labour officer's decision on matters of law, but requires leave of court to appeal on matters of fact.

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Kampala_University_v_Balimunsi_(Miscellaneous_Civil_Application_No._13_of_2017)_[2017]_UGIC_7_(21_April_2017)
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