[2015] UGCA 86

[2015] UGCA 86

The Court found that, when the Christmas vacation period is properly excluded from the computation of time as provided by the relevant rules, the respondent's appeal was lodged within the permissible period. The discrepancies in the certificates of correctness were noted but did not affect the substantive rights of the parties. The Court emphasized that the right to be heard and the administration of substantive justice should prevail over technical procedural objections. Relying on constitutional principles and precedent, the Court held that striking out the notice of appeal would be unjust and that the parties should be allowed to exhaust their legal rights on appeal. Accordingly, the...

Citation
[2015] UGCA 86
Parties
Appellant: Tegras Byeitima; Appellant: Kugonza Frankline; Appellant: Rajab Rugadya; Respondent: Asaba Jaiden
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Judgment Date
23 October 2015
Case Number
Civil Application No.264 of 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Ruling
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Notice of Appeal Striking Out, Service of Process, Reckoning of Time, Court Vacation Period, Right to Be Heard
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Notice of Appeal Striking Out Service of Process Reckoning of Time Court Vacation Period Right to Be Heard

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Parties

Tegras Byeitima

Appellant

Kugonza Frankline

Appellant

Rajab Rugadya

Appellant

Asaba Jaiden

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent's notice of appeal dated 26th February 2013 is liable to be struck out for failure to comply with procedural requirements.
  2. 2 Whether costs of the application should be provided for.

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that, when the Christmas vacation period is properly excluded from the computation of time as provided by the relevant rules, the respondent's appeal was lodged within the permissible period. The discrepancies in the certificates of correctness were noted but did not affect the substantive rights of the parties. The Court emphasized that the right to be heard and the administration of substantive justice should prevail over technical procedural objections. Relying on constitutional principles and precedent, the Court held that striking out the notice of appeal would be unjust and that the parties should be allowed to exhaust their legal rights on appeal. Accordingly, the...

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • The application to strike out the respondent's notice of appeal is dismissed.
  • The appeal shall be fixed for hearing.