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Precision Consulting Communication Ltd v Ex-Ken (U) Limited (Civil Suit No.175 of 2023)

High Court · [2025] UGCOMMC 493 · 2025 Judgment for Plaintiff AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Summary suit for recovery of liquidated sum under written contract
Decision
Default judgment entered for plaintiff for failure of defendant to apply for leave to defend

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The court entered default judgment for the plaintiff under summary procedure. The defendant failed to file an application for leave to appear and defend within the mandated 10 days. The plaintiff's claim for recovery of a liquidated sum of UGX 260,120,000 under a written agreement for delivery of face masks satisfied the requirements of Order 36 rule 2(a) of the Civil Procedure Rules.

Outcome

Default judgment entered for plaintiff for failure of defendant to apply for leave to defend

Facts

The plaintiff instituted a summary suit seeking recovery of UGX 260,120,000 under an agreement for delivery of face masks. The suit was brought under Order 36 rules 2 and 3 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The defendant was served but did not file an application for leave to appear and defend within the mandated 10-day period as required under Order 36. The plaintiff's claim was for a liquidated sum based on a written contract.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff's claim satisfied the requirements for summary procedure under Order 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules.
  2. Whether default judgment should be entered against the defendant for failure to apply for leave to appear and defend.

Orders

  • Default judgment entered for the plaintiff against the defendant.
  • Defendant to pay the plaintiff UGX 260,120,000.
  • Costs of the suit awarded to the plaintiff.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Summary Procedure — Requirements for Summary Suit
Only claims involving liquidated demands based on a written contract or acknowledgment by the defendant or jointly by the parties may be brought by summary procedure under Order 36 rule 2(a) of the Civil Procedure Rules.
Civil Procedure — Summary Procedure — Default Judgment for Failure to Apply for Leave
Where a defendant fails to file an application for leave to appear and defend within the mandated 10 days from the date of service under Order 36, the court may enter default judgment for the plaintiff.

Legislation cited (2)

Cases cited (1)

  • Sterling Travel and Tour Services Ltd v Millennium Travel Tours Services Ltd (HCMA No. 116 of 2013)

Cases citing this judgment (1)

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Precision Consulting Communication Ltd v Ex-Ken (U) Limited (Civil Suit No.175 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 493 (30 August 2025)
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