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Shumuk Springs Development (SSL) Ltd v Muyinza Joseph Bunoli and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 3090 PF 2024)

High Court · [2025] UGHCLD 90 · 2025 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Interlocutory application for leave to amend plaint and add parties arising from civil suit
Decision
Leave to amend plaint and add parties granted; matter to proceed with amended pleadings

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Holding

The High Court granted the applicant leave to amend the plaint in Civil Suit No. 342 of 2023 and add the 3rd and 4th respondents as parties. The court found that the presence of the 3rd and 4th respondents was necessary for proper determination of the dispute. The 4th respondent did not oppose the application.

Outcome

Leave to amend plaint and add parties granted; matter to proceed with amended pleadings

Facts

The applicant, Shumuk Springs Development (SSL) Ltd, brought a miscellaneous application arising from Civil Suit No. 342 of 2023 seeking leave to amend the plaint and add the 3rd and 4th respondents (Kamukama Edwin Ndebesa and Equity Bank) as parties. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents were served but did not appear. The 4th respondent filed an affidavit in reply and did not oppose the application. The applicant proceeded exparte against the absent respondents.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be granted leave to amend the plaint in Civil Suit No. 342 of 2023 and add the 3rd and 4th respondents as parties to the case.

Orders

  • Application granted.
  • Applicant granted leave to amend the Plaint in Civil Suit No. 342 of 2023 and add the 3rd and 4th Respondents as parties to the case.
  • Amendment to be done within 15 days from 19 June 2025.
  • Costs in the cause.

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Shumuk_Springs_Development_(SSL)_Ltd_v_Muyinza_Joseph_Bunoli_and_Others_(Miscellaneous_Application_No._3090_PF_2024)_[2025]_UGHCLD_90_(19_June_2025)
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