[2009] UGHC 148

[2009] UGHC 148

The court found that the written agreements between the parties clearly established that the defendant was to pay the balance of UGX 3,000,000 as part of the purchase price for the motor vehicle, exclusive of taxes and registration fees, which were also the defendant's responsibility. The defendant's issuance of two...

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Citation
[2009] UGHC 148
Parties
Plaintiff: Kirunda Faisal; Defendant: Jjuko James
Court
High Court of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
Cv. Cs. No.747 of 2005
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Contract of Sale, Payment of Purchase Price, Vehicle Sale Dispute, Breach of Contract
Source Language
en
Commercial and Corporate Contract of Sale Payment of Purchase Price Vehicle Sale Dispute Breach of Contract

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Parties

Kirunda Faisal

Plaintiff

Jjuko James

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the defendant is indebted to the plaintiff as claimed in the plaint.
  2. 2 What remedies are available to the parties.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the written agreements between the parties clearly established that the defendant was to pay the balance of UGX 3,000,000 as part of the purchase price for the motor vehicle, exclusive of taxes and registration fees, which were also the defendant's responsibility. The defendant's issuance of two cheques for the balance, which were dishonoured, further confirmed his indebtedness. The court rejected the defendant's argument that he had fully paid, noting that the written documents and conduct of the parties evidenced the outstanding debt. The court also found the plaintiff's claim for 5% daily interest excessive and instead awarded interest at a commercial rate of 20%...

Court Disposition

judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • The defendant shall pay the plaintiff UGX 3,000,000 as the balance of the purchase price.
  • The defendant shall pay interest on UGX 3,000,000 at 20% per annum from 04.11.03 until payment in full.