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Tumwesigye Julius Foundation Limited v Mahmud Barwani (Miscellaneous Application No. 2810 of 2023)

High Court · [2025] UGHCLD 217 · 2025 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Miscellaneous application arising from Miscellaneous Application No. 416 of 2022 seeking order to compel production of certificate of title for inspection
Decision
Application dismissed for want of prosecution

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Holding

The High Court Land Division dismissed the applicant's application seeking to compel production of an original certificate of title for court inspection. The applicant filed the application on 7th September 2023 but failed to pursue it thereafter. The court exercised its power under section 17(2) of the Judicature Act to dismiss the application for want of prosecution due to the applicant's complete failure to follow up since the filing date.

Outcome

Application dismissed for want of prosecution

Facts

The applicant, Tumwesigye Julius Foundation Limited, filed a miscellaneous application on 7th September 2023 arising from Miscellaneous Application No. 416 of 2022. The application sought orders compelling the respondent, Mahmud Barwani, to produce the original certificate of title for land comprised in LRV 4117 Folio 1, plots 45-65 Mpanga Close Bugolobi for inspection by court, and for costs. After filing the application, the applicant made no further follow-up or attempt to prosecute the matter.

Issues

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

Orders

  • Application dismissed under section 17(2) of the Judicature Act.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Dismissal for Want of Prosecution — Power of Court under Judicature Act
A court has inherent power under section 17(2) of the Judicature Act to dismiss an application for want of prosecution where the applicant files the application but thereafter fails to take any steps to prosecute it.

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Tumwesigye_Julius_Foundation_Limited_v_Mahmud_Barwani_(Miscellaneous_Application_No._2810_of_2023)_[2025]_UGHCLD_217_(28_January_2025)
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