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Meta Products (U) Ltd v People Health Care (HCT-00-CC-CS 83 of 2007)

High Court · [2007] UGCOMMC 55 · 2007 Judgment for Plaintiff AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
First instance civil suit for recovery of debt following defendant's failure to file defence and entry of interlocutory judgment
Decision
Judgment entered for the plaintiff with damages, interest, and costs awarded

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Holding

Where a defendant fails to file a defence and interlocutory judgment is entered under Order 9 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules, liability is determined and the court proceeds to formal proof of damages. The court awarded special damages of Shs.6,030,220 for unpaid pharmaceutical goods supplied on credit, supported by tax invoices and delivery notes, and general damages of Shs.500,000 for breach of contract, with interest at 25% per annum from judgment date until payment in full.

Outcome

Judgment entered for the plaintiff with damages, interest, and costs awarded

Facts

The plaintiff supplied pharmaceutical goods on credit to the defendant, evidenced by tax invoices and delivery notes totalling Shs.6,030,220. The defendant issued cheques to cover payment and paid Shs.1,000,000, leaving an outstanding balance. Despite promises to pay, the defendant failed to satisfy the debt. The defendant failed to file a defence within the statutory period, and interlocutory judgment was entered under Order 9 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The matter proceeded to formal proof of damages. The plaintiff operates on overdrafts and testified to being denied use of its money.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff is entitled to special damages of Shs.6,030,220 for pharmaceutical goods supplied on credit.
  2. Whether the plaintiff is entitled to general damages for breach of contract.

Orders

  • Special damages of UGX 6,030,220 awarded to the plaintiff.
  • General damages of UGX 500,000 awarded to the plaintiff.
  • Interest on special and general damages at 25% per annum from date of judgment until payment in full.
  • Costs of the suit awarded to the plaintiff.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Default Judgment — Interlocutory Judgment — Effect of Failure to File Defence
Where a defendant fails to file a defence within the statutory period, interlocutory judgment may be entered under Order 9 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules, thereby determining the issue of liability, and the matter proceeds to formal proof of damages.
Contract Law — Breach of Contract — Debt Recovery — Proof of Supply on Credit
In an action for recovery of debt for goods supplied on credit, tax invoices and delivery notes constitute sufficient evidence of the supply and the amount owed, particularly where the defendant has made partial payment acknowledging the debt.
Damages & Quantum — General Damages — Breach of Contract — Assessment
General damages are those which may be presumed by law to be a necessary result of the harm alleged and need not be specifically proved. Once a plaintiff proves the defendant owed a duty which was breached, the court may presume general damages, taking into account the loss and inconvenience suffered.
Damages & Quantum — Interest — Rate and Period
Interest on damages awarded for breach of contract may be granted at 25% per annum from the date of judgment until payment in full.

Legislation cited (1)

  • Civil Procedure Rules O.9 r.6

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Meta Products (U) Ltd v People Health Care (HCT-00-CC-CS 83 of 2007) [2007] UGCommC 55 (30 May 2007)
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