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U-Turn Services Ltd v Mugisha Frank (Civil Suit No. 2 of 2011)

High Court · [2011] UGCOMMC 12 · 2011 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for originating summons in foreclosure proceedings by mortgagee against defaulting mortgagor
Decision
Originating summons issued for service on the mortgagor; matter to proceed to substantive hearing on foreclosure

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Holding

The High Court Commercial Division granted an application for an originating summons to issue in foreclosure proceedings where a mortgagee sought to foreclose a mortgagor who had defaulted on a loan of UShs 60,000,000 secured by a registered mortgage. The court found the affidavit evidence and supporting documents sufficient under Order 37 rule 8(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules and directed that the originating summons be served on the mortgagor for hearing.

Outcome

Originating summons issued for service on the mortgagor; matter to proceed to substantive hearing on foreclosure

Facts

On 6 May 2009, the defendant borrowed UShs 60,000,000 from the plaintiff, agreeing to repay within six months. A mortgage contract was executed over the defendant's land comprised in Busiro Block 395 Plot 1692 at Sekiyunga, with a permanent house on it. The mortgage was registered on the certificate of title on 14 May 2010 as Instrument No. KLA455118. The defendant defaulted on repayment within the agreed six-month period. The plaintiff served demand notices in 2009 and 2010 without response. The plaintiff then applied for an originating summons seeking foreclosure and sale of the mortgaged property.

Issues

  1. Whether the court should issue an originating summons to the respondent/mortgagor in foreclosure proceedings.

Orders

  • The Originating Summons do issue to be served on the respondent/defendant for hearing on a date to be fixed by the Registry.

Rules and key headnotes

Originating Summons — Foreclosure Proceedings — Requirements under Order 37 rule 8(2)
Under Order 37 rule 8(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules, a court shall issue an originating summons in foreclosure proceedings where the mortgagee's affidavit in support and annexures contain sufficient facts establishing the mortgage, default, and demand, making it a proper case for originating summons procedure.
Mortgages — Foreclosure — Registration of Mortgage as Prerequisite
A mortgagee seeking foreclosure must demonstrate that the mortgage was properly registered on the certificate of title before the court will issue an originating summons in foreclosure proceedings.

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U-Turn Services Ltd v Mugisha Frank (Civil Suit No. 2 of 2011) [2011] UGCommC 12 (12 March 2011)
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