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Sentongo v Katende & Another (Miscellaneous Application 2436 of 2024)

High Court · [2025] UGHCLD 22 · 2025 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for extension of time to file appeal from judgment in Civil Suit No. 751 of 2014
Decision
Application for extension of time to file appeal dismissed

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Holding

The High Court dismissed an application for extension of time to file an appeal, finding the applicant guilty of dilatory conduct. The court held that medical grounds relied upon were not supported by documentary evidence proving the applicant was incapacitated during the appeal period. The applicant failed to prove he was bed-ridden at Mengo Hospital for two months as claimed, and medical reports from Mulago Hospital and Mildmay Uganda laboratory did not corroborate the alleged hospitalization during the relevant period.

Outcome

Application for extension of time to file appeal dismissed

Facts

The applicant sought extension of time to file an appeal from a judgment delivered on 18 July 2024 in Civil Suit No. 751 of 2014. The applicant claimed he was at Mengo Hospital for two months and learned of the judgment through his wife on 18 August 2024. He stated his lawyer was on holiday in Mombasa and that financial constraints due to medical expenses prevented him from instructing counsel to file a timely appeal. The judgment date had been communicated to parties and their lawyers during a locus visit on 14 March 2024. The applicant attached a Chest CT scan report from Mulago Hospital dated 13 August 2024 and a haematology report from Mildmay Uganda laboratory dated 2 April 2024, neither of which proved he was hospitalized at Mengo Hospital for two months as claimed.

Issues

  1. Whether the application discloses grounds for extension of time within which to file the intended appeal?

Orders

  • Application dismissed.
  • Costs awarded to the 2nd respondent.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Appeals — Extension of Time — Requirements for Grant
An applicant seeking extension of time to file an appeal must show either that the intended appeal has a reasonable chance of success or that there are arguable grounds of appeal and the applicant has not been guilty of dilatory conduct.
Civil Procedure — Appeals — Extension of Time — Medical Grounds — Burden of Proof
Where an applicant relies on medical grounds to prove absence of dilatory conduct, the applicant must adduce evidence proving incapacity from the date of delivery of judgment to the date of filing the application for extension of time. General medical reports that do not establish the period and nature of incapacity are insufficient.

Legislation cited (2)

Cases cited (2)

  • Across African Clearing and Forwarding Co. Ltd v Uganda Revenue Authority and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 0003 of 2012)
  • Degeya Trading Stores (U) Ltd v Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Application for Leave to Appeal No. 16 of 1996)

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Sentongo_v_Katende_&_Another_(Miscellaneous_Application_2436_of_2024)_[2025]_UGHCLD_22_(28_January_2025)
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