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Wilberforce Muhangi v Sarana Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 1351 of 2025)

High Court · [2025] UGHCLD 404 · 2025 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application to set aside exparte order arising from civil suit
Decision
Application dismissed for failure to prosecute

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Holding

Application to set aside an exparte order dismissed for want of prosecution under Judicature Act s.17(2)(a) where neither the applicant nor respondent complied with court directives to file affidavits in reply, rejoinders, and written submissions despite being given opportunity to do so.

Outcome

Application dismissed for failure to prosecute

Facts

The applicant filed an application on 13 June 2025 seeking to set aside an exparte order issued by the High Court in Civil Suit No. 1080 of 2020 on 25 April 2025. The court issued directives on 26 August 2025 requiring both parties to file affidavits in reply, rejoinders, and written submissions. Neither party complied with these directives.

Issues

  1. Whether the application should be dismissed for want of prosecution where neither party complied with court directives to file submissions

Orders

  • Application dismissed for want of prosecution under Section 17(2)(a) of the Judicature Act Cap 13.
  • Court to proceed to visit locus in quo on a date to be communicated.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Dismissal for Want of Prosecution — Non-Compliance with Court Directives
Where neither party to an application complies with court directives to file affidavits and written submissions, the court may dismiss the application for want of prosecution under Section 17(2)(a) of the Judicature Act.

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Wilberforce_Muhangi_v_Sarana_Limited_(Miscellaneous_Application_No._1351_of_2025)_[2025]_UGHCLD_404_(17_December_2025)
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