Nanjala Rebecca v Lwembaawo Arajab and Others [2026] UGHC 625
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Holding
The High Court allowed the plaintiff to withdraw the entire suit against all six defendants under Order 25 rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules on condition that the plaintiff pays costs to all defendants. A previously filed consent judgment was vacated as redundant following the plaintiff's decision to withdraw.
Outcome
Suit withdrawn by plaintiff; plaintiff to bear costs of all defendants
Facts
The plaintiff Nanjala Rebecca filed a civil suit in the Land Division against six defendants. The matter came before court for endorsement of a consent agreement. Counsel for the 2nd to 6th defendants indicated they could not agree to the terms of the consent, but noted that the plaintiff and 1st defendant appeared to have reached an understanding and the plaintiff's cause of action seemed spent. Counsel for the plaintiff then applied to withdraw the matter against all defendants with costs. All counsel agreed to the withdrawal of the entire suit.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff should be permitted to withdraw the suit against all defendants
Orders
- The Consent Judgement already filed on record is hereby vacated.
- The withdrawal of the suit is allowed under Order 25 rule (1) of the Civil Procedure Rules on condition that the plaintiff pays costs to all the defendants.
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