[2008] UGCommC 51

[2008] UGCommC 51

The court found that the applicants were properly served at their company address and that the claim was based on dishonoured cheques. While the court did not find sufficient grounds to set aside the decree unconditionally, it recognized the substantial amount involved (USD 55,000) and granted the applicants...

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Citation
[2008] UGCommC 51
Parties
Applicant: B. D. S Limited; Respondent: Imad F. Shteiwi
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
High Court Miscellaneous Application No. 505 of 2008
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application to Set Aside Ex Parte Decree and Stay Execution
Outcome
conditional_leave_to_defend_granted
Legal Topics
Setting Aside Ex Parte Decree, Stay of Execution, Dishonoured Cheques, Leave to Defend
Source Language
en
Civil Procedure Commercial and Corporate Setting Aside Ex Parte Decree Stay of Execution Dishonoured Cheques Leave to Defend

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Parties

B. D. S Limited

Applicant

Imad F. Shteiwi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application to Set Aside Ex Parte Decree and Stay Execution

  1. 1 Whether the ex-parte decree and warrant of execution should be set aside.
  2. 2 Whether the applicants were properly served with process.
  3. 3 Whether the applicants should be granted unconditional leave to defend the suit.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicants were properly served at their company address and that the claim was based on dishonoured cheques. While the court did not find sufficient grounds to set aside the decree unconditionally, it recognized the substantial amount involved (USD 55,000) and granted the applicants conditional leave to defend the suit. The condition imposed was that the applicants must deposit the sum of USD 55,000 into court within 14 days. If they comply, the decree and execution are stayed and they may defend the action. If they default, the original decree is revived and the respondent is at liberty to enforce the sale. The court also clarified that the applicants may seek...

Court Disposition

conditional_leave_to_defend_granted

Orders

  • Applicants/Defendants to pay USD 55,000 into court within 14 days as a condition for leave to defend.
  • Decree and execution stayed subject to payment into court.