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Uganda Farmers Meat Co. Ltd v Fresh Cuts Uganda Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 9 of 2025)

High Court · [2025] UGCOMMC 492 · 2025 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application to set aside orders dismissing notice to show cause and stay of bill of costs, arising from execution proceedings
Decision
Application dismissed for non-appearance and lack of diligent prosecution

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Holding

The court dismissed the application under Order 17 rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules due to the applicant's failure to appear at two consecutive scheduled hearings, inordinate delay in prosecuting the application, and demonstrated lack of interest in pursuing the case.

Outcome

Application dismissed for non-appearance and lack of diligent prosecution

Facts

The applicant filed an application under Order 9 rule 23 seeking to set aside orders made on 11 June 2024 dismissing a notice to show cause why execution should not issue and staying the respondent's bill of costs. The application arose from execution proceedings related to Civil Suit No. 942 of 2020. The applicant requested a hearing date by letter dated 2 July 2025. The court scheduled the matter for 21 August 2025, but the applicant did not appear. The court rescheduled for 28 August 2025, but the applicant again failed to appear. The respondent was represented and prayed for dismissal.

Issues

  1. Whether the application should be dismissed for the applicant's failure to appear at two scheduled hearings.

Orders

  • Application dismissed pursuant to Order 17 rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Non-Appearance — Dismissal for Want of Prosecution
Where a party fails to appear at two consecutive scheduled hearings and demonstrates inordinate delay and lack of interest in prosecuting their case, the court may exercise its discretion under Order 17 rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules to dismiss the suit immediately to avoid unnecessary delay and promote efficient administration of justice.

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Uganda Farmers Meat Co. Ltd v Fresh Cuts Uganda Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 9 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 492 (28 August 2025)
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