TOPIC 1 (JK)
Introduction to the Law and Practice of Civil Procedure
To be considered; the law that regulates civil litigation/practice; the
distinction between Civil Procedure and Substantive law, the sources of
the law of Civil Procedure, and the applicable principles; interpretation
and scope of the legal rules, procedural and substantive requirements, the
approach adopted by courts etc.;
Courts, Litigants & Advocates
i. Micro Credit for Development & Transformation Co-Operative Savings &
Credit Society Uganda Limited versus Semanda Edward Constitutional
Petition No. 4 of 2022
ii. HCCS No. 146/2017 Wagabaza Valantin (Suing through next of
kin Wagabaza God) versus Olira Charles & Others,
iii. ELC No. E046/2021 Kero versus Chief Land Officer.
iv. Tororo Cement Company Limited versus Frokina International
Limited
v. Basil Difasi versus NUP HCMC No. 226/2020
vi. Seguya (Acting through his recognized Agent Male H Mabirizi versus AG
HCMC No. 261/2019
vii. Male Mabirizi versus AG HCMC No. 237/2019
viii. Major Roland Kakooza Mutale versus AG & IGG[2001-2005] HCB 110
ix. Kavuma Ronald versus Robinah Mabirizi HCCA No. 117/2017
x. Regulation 4 of Advocates (Professional Conduct Regulations)
xi. Sudhir Rupaleria Vs. MMAKS Advocates (Miscellaneous Application No. 1063 of
2017) [2017] UGC
xii. Crane Management Services versus M/s Sebalu Lule Advocates
xiii. Tororo Cement Co. Ltd v Frokina International Ltd [2002] UGSC 24 (
xiv. Uganda Telecom Vs ZTE Corporation (Civil Appeal No. 197 of 2015)
xv. Mohammad B.Kasasa V Jasphar Buyonga Sirasi Bwogi (Civil Appeal No.
42 of 2008.)
The Language used in Civil Proceedings
(Students must acquaint themselves with the language of court, pleadings
and annextures, translated documents and annextures and the purpose
thereof
1. Section 88 of the CPA on language, Documents, evidence and applications
2. Section 2 & 3 of the Illiterates Protection Act
3. Ben Kavuya versus Byaruhanga & Others CACA No.224 of 2021
4. Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd Vs. Ssenyonjo & Anor Civil Appeal No. 147 of 2015.
5. Rama Makuza versus Nakamya & 2 Others HCMA No. 140/2013
6. Assumpta Sebunya versus Kyomukama James HCMC No. 55/2012
7. Kasaala Growers Co-operative Society versus Karemera Jonathan Civil
Application 19/2010
1.0 Nature of Disputes/ Subject Matter of Adjudication of Civil Procedure
(Consider civil legal disputes resolved through Civil Proceedings as
opposed to other disputes, consider disputes which are hypothetical,
moot or academic or non-justiciable disputes)
1. Justinian Kateera versus Commissioner Land Registration & Others
HCMC No. 081.2023
2. Reverand Cyril Adiga Nakari versus Rev Sabino & Anor HCCS
No.02/2017
3. Archbishop of Uganda v Joyce and others HC-17-CV-CS-0034-2023
4. Rev Charles Odeke Akunya v Registered Trustees of Church of
Uganda (HCCS No 305 of 2020)
5. Senana Investments Limited versus Standard Chartered Bank (U) CACA No.
236/2021
6. Hon. Justice Prof. G.W Kanyeihamba & Ors V Amos Nzeyi & Ors CACA No. 189
of 2014.
7. Pine Pharmacy Ltd & Ors V National Drug Authority Misc. Application No. 142
of 2016
8. Okumu Wengi Vs Attorney General of Uganda (2007) 600 KARL
9. Hassan Bassajjabalaba & Anor versus AG Civil Application No.
09/2018(EACJ)
10.Apiima Abel versus Kampala International University HCMA No.
142/2018
11.Uganda Telecom Limited Versus Warid Telecom Limited HCCA No.
28/2015
12.Legal Brains Trust (LBT) Ltd versus Attorney GeneralRef. No. 10/2011
and Appeal No. 4 of 2012 (EACJ) (courts adjudicate over live disputes.
13.Mubangizi Julius Versus Uganda Baati CACA No.001/2011
14.Hon. Abdu Katuntu & Anor versus MTN & Others HCCS No. 248/2012
15.Human Rights Network for Journalists & another versus Uganda
Communications Commission & Others Miscellaneous Cause No. 219
of 2013
16.An Application for Judicial Review Between Julius Maganda -V-
National Resistance Movement High Court High Court Miscellaneous
Application No.154 of 2010
1.1 Applicability of the Civil Procedure Act & the Civil Procedure Rules to
Courts vis-à-vis procedure in any other specific legislation like the
Divorce Act and Rules, the Parliamentary Elections Act as amended
and the Rules, the Registration of Titles Act etc.
1. Section 1 of the Civil Procedure Act and Rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules
2. Herman Ssemakula versus Ivan Asiimwe Civil Reference NO.4 OF 2023
3. Asuman Mugenyi versus Mohammad Buwule Kasasa SCCA No.14/2016
4. British American Tobacco versus Shedrach Mwijakubi Civil Appeal No.
01/2012
5. Uganda Broadcasting Corporation versus Sinba (K) Ltd & Others CA Civ
Application No. 12/2014 (Ruling of Hon. Justice Kakuru)
6. Beatrice Kobusingye versus Phiona Nyakaana SCCA No 05. /2004.
7. Nakabago Co-operative Society V Livingstone Kyanga [1992] III KALR 137
8. Re Kenshavlal Punja Shah (1955) 22 EACA 381
9. Oil Seeds (U) Ltd V AG CACA No.127/2003
10.Yeseri Waibi v Edisa Lisi Byandala 1972 HCB 28
1.2 Inherent Powers of Court (Section 98 CPA and S. 33 Judicature Act,
Rule 2(2) Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Rules). The Source and
Basis for Exercise of Inherent Powers and Limitations thereto and
the distinction between Jurisdiction and Inherent powers of Court
1. Miwanda Ignatius & Others versus Kalule Henry Lucky CA Civil Application
No. 110/2013
2. Lukwago ( Lord Mayor KCCA) v Attorney General & Anor (Civil Application No. 6
of 2014) [2014]
3. Herman Ssemakula versus Ivan Asiimwe Civil Reference NO.4 OF 2023
4. E.B Nyakaana & Sons Limited Versus Beatrice Kobusingye & Others
SCCA No. 20/2017 (2018)S
5. Monica Kiconco Bakenzana versus Nile Bank Limited HCMA
NO.224/2005
6. Kibugumu Peter Patrick (Munakukama) versus H. Basajjabalaba &
Anor HCMA No. 455 / 2014
7. Dr. J.B Byamugisha versus NSSF Civ Ref. No. 19/2012.
8. Central Electricals International Ltd versus Prestige Investments Limited
HCMA No. 625/2011
9. Goodman Agencies Ltd & Anor. versus Highland Agriculture Export Limited
HCMA No.364/2012
10.Board of Governors, Kawempe Muslim School versus Hussein Kaskende &
others HCMA No. 637/2006
11.Oil Seeds (U) Ltd Versus Uganda Development Bank SCCA NO. 09/2009
12.Ayub Suleman Versus Salim Kabambalo SCCA No. 32/1995
13.Standard Chartered Bank V Clouds 10 Ltd [1988-90] HCB 84
14.Adonia V Mutekanga (1970) EA 429,432
15.G.W Katakwandi V Biraro (1977) HCB
16.Rawal V Mombasa Hardware Ltd [1968] EA 392
1.3 Applicability of Article 126 (2) (e) and 274 of the Constitution to Civil
Procedure & Practice, the interpretation and scope vis-à-vis the Civil
Procedure Rules and Practice.
1. Mulindwa George William versus Kisubika Joseph SCCA No.12/2014 (July
2018)
2. Elizabeth Nalumansi Wamala versus Jolly Kasande SCCA No. 10/2015 (2017)
(Mwondha JSC)
3. Osotraco versus Attorney General CACA No. 32/2002
4. Proline Soccer Academy Vs. Lawrence Mulindwa & 4 Others HCMA No.
0459/2009
5. Uganda Crop Industries Ltd Vs. URA HCCS No. 05/2009
6. Francis W. Bwengye V Haki Bonera HCT-00-CV-CA No.033-2009
7. Uganda National Roads Authority Versus Vivo Energy HCMA No. 209/2014
8. Kabandize & Others versus KCCA CACA No. 28/2011 (march 2014)
