Makenzi v The Management Committee Kasasa Primary School and Others (Civil Misc. Application N0-HCT-12-CV-MA-0041 of 2012)
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Holding
The High Court granted the miscellaneous application to allow full hearing of the underlying land dispute, despite finding obvious inconsistencies in the applicant's affidavit and determining that allegations against counsel were unfounded. The court prioritised the importance of affording parties a full hearing on the substantive land matter.
Outcome
Application allowed with no order as to costs
Facts
The applicant Saulo Makenzi brought a miscellaneous application arising from an underlying civil suit concerning a land dispute. The applicant's son, holding power of attorney, filed supporting affidavits. The court noted obvious inconsistencies in the applicant's affidavit and allegations against Counsel Moses Tugume which, upon direct interview, the court found to be unfounded.
Issues
- Whether the application should be granted despite inconsistencies in the applicant's affidavit
Orders
- Application allowed.
- No order as to costs.
Rules and key headnotes
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