[2024] UGHCLD 237

[2024] UGHCLD 237

The court found that the applicant was prevented from filing a written statement of defence due to assault and prolonged hospitalization, which constituted sufficient cause for enlargement of time. The respondent did not oppose the application, and the affidavit evidence was uncontroverted. The court exercised its...

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Citation
[2024] UGHCLD 237
Parties
Applicant: Ssebatta Charles; Respondent: Dr. Ronald Kakungulu Mayambala
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Judgment Date
10 October 2024
Case Number
Miscellaneous Application 2184 of 2024
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling
Outcome
application_granted
Judges
Naluzze Aisha Batala, J
Legal Topics
Enlargement of Time, Substituted Service, Exparte Orders, Written Statement of Defence, Fair Hearing
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Land and Property Enlargement of Time Substituted Service Exparte Orders Written Statement of Defence Fair Hearing

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Parties

Ssebatta Charles

Applicant

Dr. Ronald Kakungulu Mayambala

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted leave to file a written statement of defence out of time.
  2. 2 Whether the substituted service and exparte order should be set aside.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant was prevented from filing a written statement of defence due to assault and prolonged hospitalization, which constituted sufficient cause for enlargement of time. The respondent did not oppose the application, and the affidavit evidence was uncontroverted. The court exercised its discretion to allow the applicant to file a defence out of time, emphasizing the constitutional right to a fair hearing and the necessity of proper service of summons. The substituted service and exparte order were set aside to enable the applicant to participate in the proceedings, ensuring justice and procedural fairness.

Court Disposition

application_granted

Orders

  • The applicant is to file his written statement of defence within 7 days from the date of this ruling.
  • No orders as to costs.