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Kyazike and Another v Ssalongo Musiisi (Civil Suit No. 537 of 2019)

High Court · [2022] UGHCLD 106 · 2022 Suit Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
First instance civil suit for declaration of ownership and cancellation of title
Decision
Suit dismissed for want of prosecution

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Holding

The High Court dismissed the suit under section 17(2)(a) of the Judicature Act for want of prosecution. The plaintiffs repeatedly failed to comply with court directives requiring filing of joint scheduling memorandum, trial bundle, and witness statements despite multiple adjournments over three years. The court found that the plaintiffs showed no intention of pursuing the case to conclusion.

Outcome

Suit dismissed for want of prosecution

Facts

The plaintiffs filed suit in 2019 claiming they were rightful owners of land comprised in Bululi Block 198, Plot No. 4 at Kisweramainda, Nakasongola district and seeking cancellation of the defendant's name from the title. The defendant denied the claims, asserting he purchased the land in December 1998 from Micheal Jack Nsubuga and became registered owner in April 1999. The matter was set for trial on 28 May 2021. On that date, the court directed the plaintiffs to file a joint scheduling memorandum by 14 June 2021, together with trial bundle and witness statements, all to be filed by 28 June 2021. The plaintiffs failed to comply. On 6 May 2022, only one plaintiff attended, unrepresented, and the matter did not proceed. On 13 May 2022, counsel for plaintiffs attended but stated she was not ready, claiming she was waiting for certified copies from the Land Office. The defendant had filed his bundles and witness statements. The plaintiffs had not filed any required documents despite three years since filing suit.

Issues

  1. Whether the suit should be dismissed for want of prosecution under section 17(2)(a) of the Judicature Act.

Orders

  • Suit dismissed under Section 17(2)(a) of the Judicature Act Cap 13.
  • Costs awarded to the defendant.

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Kyazike_and_Another_v_Ssalongo_Musiisi_(Civil_Suit_No._537_of_2019)_[2022]_UGHCLD_106_(17_May_2022)
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