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Maingi v Attorney General (Case No 0095 of 2002)

High Court · [2002] UGHC 11 · 2002 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for judgment in default of appearance and pleading by the Attorney General
Decision
Judgment in default entered in favour of the applicant

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Holding

The High Court granted leave to enter judgment in default against the Attorney General under rule 6 of the Civil Procedure (Government Proceedings) Rules where the respondent was properly served but failed to appear or plead. The court rejected the alternative application for judgment on admission, holding that admissions by a non-party cannot bind the Attorney General.

Outcome

Judgment in default entered in favour of the applicant

Facts

The applicant brought a chamber summons seeking judgment in default against the Attorney General, or alternatively judgment on admission. The summons was filed on 21 February 2002 and served on the Attorney General's chambers on 4 March 2002, as evidenced by affidavit and the stamped copy. The Attorney General, though served, did not appear in court or file any defence. The applicant alternatively sought judgment based on alleged admissions made by the Inspector General of Government.

Issues

  1. Whether the court should grant leave to enter judgment in default against the Attorney General who failed to appear or file a defence.
  2. Whether judgment on admission could be entered against the Attorney General based on alleged admissions by a non-party (the Inspector General of Government).

Orders

  • Judgment in default entered against the respondent.
  • Costs of the suit and application awarded to the applicant.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Proceedings against Government — Judgment in Default — Requirements for Leave of Court
Under rule 6 of the Civil Procedure (Government Proceedings) Rules, judgment in default of appearance or pleading cannot be entered against the Government without leave of the court, and application for such leave must be made by summons served not less than seven days before the return day.
Civil Procedure — Judgment on Admission — Admissions by Non-Parties
An admission relied upon for judgment under Order 11 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules must be an admission made by one of the parties to the suit; admissions by a non-party cannot bind a defendant.

Legislation cited (2)

  • Civil Procedure (Government Proceedings) Rules r.6
  • Civil Procedure Rules O.11 r.6

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Maingi v Attorney General (Case No 0095 of 2002) [2002] UGHC 11 (17 May 2002)
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