[2004] UGCA 13

[2004] UGCA 13

The Court of Appeal held that the appellant failed to prove, to the required standard, that the value of the destroyed vehicle was DM 625,000 as claimed. The evidence relied upon by the appellant, including the invoice and testimony, was inconsistent and unconvincing. The trial judge was correct to rely on the...

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Citation
[2004] UGCA 13
Parties
Appellant: Karim Hirji; Respondent: Kakira Sugar Works Ltd
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
Civil Appeal No. 84 of 2002
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Judgment and Orders of the High Court at Jinja (bamwine J) Dated 9th May 2002 in HCCS No.93 of 2001
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Measure of Damages, Proof of Special Damage, Assessment of Market Value, Evidence in Civil Cases
Source Language
en
Tort Law Civil Procedure Measure of Damages Proof of Special Damage Assessment of Market Value Evidence in Civil Cases

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Parties

Karim Hirji

Appellant

Kakira Sugar Works Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Judgment and Orders of the High Court at Jinja (bamwine J) Dated 9th May 2002 in HCCS No.93 of 2001

  1. 1 Whether the appellant proved the claim for damages to the required legal standard.
  2. 2 What is the correct measure of damages for destruction of goods (vehicle) in tort.

Ratio Decidendi

The Court of Appeal held that the appellant failed to prove, to the required standard, that the value of the destroyed vehicle was DM 625,000 as claimed. The evidence relied upon by the appellant, including the invoice and testimony, was inconsistent and unconvincing. The trial judge was correct to rely on the customs-approved value of DM 20,000 as established by the Uganda Revenue Authority's documentation and testimony. The principle that the measure of damages for destroyed goods is their market value at the time of destruction was properly applied. The appeal was dismissed for lack of merit, and the High Court's award was upheld.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • The award of DM 20,000 as damages for the destroyed vehicle is upheld.