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Patrick Nyonjo v Bwire Joseph and Another (Miscellaneous Application 842 of 2022)

High Court · [2024] UGHCLD 335 · 2024 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Interlocutory application for extension of time to file reply and defence to counterclaim arising from civil suit
Decision
Application dismissed for want of prosecution

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Holding

Application for leave to file reply and defence to counterclaim out of time dismissed under section 17(2) of the Judicature Act for want of prosecution. The applicant filed the application on 9 March 2022 but took no steps to prosecute it by the ruling date of 4 June 2024.

Outcome

Application dismissed for want of prosecution

Facts

The applicant filed a chamber summons on 9 March 2022 seeking leave to file a reply to the respondents' written statement of defence and to file a defence to the counterclaim out of time. The application arose from Civil Suit No. 306 of 2019. From the date of filing until the ruling date of 4 June 2024, the applicant took no steps to prosecute the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the application should be dismissed for want of prosecution

Orders

  • Application dismissed under section 17(2) of the Judicature Act.
  • No order as to costs.

Legislation cited (1)

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