[2005] UGHC 108

[2005] UGHC 108

The defendant was not justified in vacating the premises, as it had inspected and accepted the property with full knowledge of the grave and lack of telephone service. The conditions for frustration did not exist, as performance was not rendered impossible. The defendant's conduct amounted to a breach of contract,...

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Citation
[2005] UGHC 108
Parties
Plaintiff: Doreen Sadra Rwambuya; Defendant: Strabag East Africa Ltd
Court
High Court of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
HCT-05-CV-CS-0111-2000
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Judgment
Outcome
suit_succeeds_for_plaintiff
Legal Topics
Tenancy Agreement, Contract Termination, Damages for Breach, Frustration of Contract
Source Language
en
Land and Property Commercial and Corporate Tenancy Agreement Contract Termination Damages for Breach Frustration of Contract

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Parties

Doreen Sadra Rwambuya

Plaintiff

Strabag East Africa Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the presence of graves justified the defendant's vacation of the premises.
  2. 2 Whether the presence of graves created a condition subsequent.
  3. 3 Whether the tenancy agreement was at an end at the time of the notice by the defendant.

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was not justified in vacating the premises, as it had inspected and accepted the property with full knowledge of the grave and lack of telephone service. The conditions for frustration did not exist, as performance was not rendered impossible. The defendant's conduct amounted to a breach of contract, entitling the plaintiff to damages for lost rent during the twelve months the premises remained vacant. The plaintiff is awarded special damages, interest, and costs as the losses were reasonably contemplated by both parties at the time of the agreement.

Court Disposition

suit_succeeds_for_plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff is awarded special damages of UGX 4,800,000.
  • Interest on special damages at 20% per annum from the date of filing until payment in full.