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Sseguya v Kagenyi and Another (Civil Miscellaneous Application No. 1560 of 2019)

High Court · [2021] UGHCLD 171 · 2021 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Interlocutory application for leave to amend plaint in pending civil suit
Decision
Leave to amend granted; matter to proceed with amended pleadings and mediation

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Holding

The High Court Land Division granted an uncontested application for leave to amend the plaint in a pending civil suit. The respondents were served and acknowledged service but filed no response. The court granted leave and issued directions for service of the amended plaint, filing of written statements of defence and rejoinder, and mediation.

Outcome

Leave to amend granted; matter to proceed with amended pleadings and mediation

Facts

The applicant sought leave to amend the plaint in Civil Suit No. 406/2019. The court issued directives on 12 October 2020 for both sides to file written submissions and pleadings by 30 October 2020. According to the affidavit of service filed 28 October 2020, the defendants were served and acknowledged service but did not file any reply. The application proceeded uncontested.

Issues

  1. Whether leave should be granted to amend the plaint in Civil Suit No. 406/2019.

Orders

  • Leave is granted to amend the plaint.
  • Service of the amended plaint to be effected by 9/4/2021.
  • Written Statement of Defence to be filed by 22/4/2021.
  • Rejoinder by 29/4/2021.
  • Parties to attempt mediation, and update court.
  • Costs in the cause.

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Sseguya_v_Kagenyi_and_Another_(Civil_Miscellaneous_Application_No._1560_of_2019)_[2021]_UGHCLD_171_(24_March_2021)
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