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Muwanga v Katende (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 988 of 2020)

High Court · [2020] UGCOMMC 138 · 2020 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application to record compromise of pending civil suit and pass decree in terms of settlement agreement
Decision
Decree passed in terms of compromise agreement; respondent ordered to pay balance sum and agreed costs

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Holding

The court held that where parties to a civil suit reach a settlement agreement during pendency of the suit, the court may record the compromise and pass a decree in accordance with its terms under Order 25 rule 6 CPR. A compromise agreement entered into voluntarily, without coercion, and with full knowledge of its terms constitutes a full and final settlement bringing the suit to its logical conclusion.

Outcome

Decree passed in terms of compromise agreement; respondent ordered to pay balance sum and agreed costs

Facts

The applicant filed Civil Suit 823 of 2019 against the respondent claiming UGX 60,000,000/=. During pendency of the suit, the respondent paid UGX 39,000,000/=, leaving a balance of UGX 21,000,000/=. By agreement dated 5 February 2020, the parties compromised the suit with the respondent agreeing to pay the balance in two equal instalments and costs of UGX 5,000,000/= by 5 April 2020. The respondent failed to make payment. The applicant then filed this application under Order 25 rule 6 CPR seeking a decree in terms of the compromise agreement. The respondent opposed the application but filed no written submissions.

Issues

  1. Whether the civil suit had been compromised by the parties through a lawful settlement agreement.
  2. Whether the court should pass a decree in accordance with the compromise agreement for payment of the balance sum and agreed costs.

Orders

  • H.C.C.S No. 823 of 2019 was compromised by the parties.
  • The respondent shall pay UGX 21,000,000/= and agreed costs of UGX 5,000,000/= to the applicant as per the settlement agreement.
  • Costs of this application are provided for.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Compromise of Suits — Recording Settlement Agreements
Where it is proved to the satisfaction of the court that a suit has been adjusted wholly or in part by lawful agreement or compromise, the court may on application order the agreement to be recorded and pass a decree in accordance with the agreement under Order 25 rule 6 CPR.
Contract Law — Settlement Agreements — Validity and Effect
A settlement agreement constitutes a full and final disposal of a civil suit where the agreement was entered into voluntarily without duress or coercion, unequivocally, and with full knowledge of its terms and implications.

Legislation cited (4)

Cases cited (4)

  • Sakaria v Nampost Limited [2020] NALCMD 5
  • Metals Australia Limited v Malakia Joses Amukutuwa (SA 31/2009)
  • Elizabeth Mbambus Vs Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (20131 NAHCMD 214
  • Golin t/a Golin Engineering v Cloete (1998) 121 NLC

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Muwanga v Katende (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 988 of 2020) [2020] UGCommC 138 (19 March 2020)
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