Nakabugo Hellen and Others v Kigongo Ssennengo and Others (Civil Suit No. 115 of 2017)
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Holding
The High Court dismissed a civil suit for want of prosecution where neither party appeared on the scheduled hearing date and no action had been taken to advance the case since October 2021.
Outcome
Suit dismissed for want of prosecution
Facts
This was a civil suit filed in the High Court Land Division in 2017. The matter was scheduled for hearing on 5 May 2026 and the date was communicated via ECCMIS. Neither party appeared on the scheduled date and no reason was given for non-attendance. The court file showed that no action had been taken by either party to proceed with the case since 28 October 2021.
Orders
- Matter dismissed for want of prosecution under s.98 of the Civil Procedure Act, s.33 of Judicature Act and O.17 r.6 of the Civil Procedure Rules.
Legislation cited (3)
- Civil Procedure Act s.98
- Judicature Act s.33
- Civil Procedure Rules O.17 r.6
Full judgment
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