[2009] UGHC 161

[2009] UGHC 161

The court found, on a balance of probabilities, that the plaintiff was employed by the defendants as a monthly salaried employee from 1 March 2000 to 30 November 2001. The identity card, payment of salary for initial months, and lack of credible evidence from the defendants to support the claim of independent...

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Citation
[2009] UGHC 161
Parties
Plaintiff: Gidudu Micheal; Defendant: Terra Firma Construction (U) Ltd.; Defendant: Bruce Martin
Court
High Court of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
Cv. Cs.No. 04 of 2002
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Judgment
Outcome
judgment_for_plaintiff
Legal Topics
Employment Contract, Salary Arrears, Breach of Contract, General Damages
Source Language
en
Employment and Labour Employment Contract Salary Arrears Breach of Contract General Damages

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Parties

Gidudu Micheal

Plaintiff

Terra Firma Construction (U) Ltd.

Defendant

Bruce Martin

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether or not the plaintiff was in the employment of the defendants.
  2. 2 If so, whether or not plaintiff was fully paid his remuneration.
  3. 3 Whether or not plaintiff is entitled to any damages.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on a balance of probabilities, that the plaintiff was employed by the defendants as a monthly salaried employee from 1 March 2000 to 30 November 2001. The identity card, payment of salary for initial months, and lack of credible evidence from the defendants to support the claim of independent contracting supported the plaintiff's case. The defendants' pleadings and testimony were contradictory and unreliable. The plaintiff was not paid for eighteen months, amounting to UGX 8,100,000 in salary arrears. The court held that the plaintiff was entitled to salary arrears and general damages for deprivation of salary without valid reason.

Court Disposition

judgment_for_plaintiff

Orders

  • UGX 8,100,000 awarded as salary arrears jointly and severally against the defendants.
  • UGX 1,500,000 awarded as general damages.