[2008] UGHC 39

[2008] UGHC 39

The court found that the defendant's vehicle, driven on the wrong side of the road, was responsible for the accident due to negligence. The absence of a defence or contrary evidence from the defendant meant the plaintiff's version was unchallenged. The plaintiff's injuries were serious, resulting in permanent...

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Citation
[2008] UGHC 39
Parties
Plaintiff: Ssekalo Sam Dan; Defendant: Joint Clinical Research Centre
Court
High Court of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
Civil Suit No.1209 of 1999
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Damages Assessment
Source Language
en
Tort Law Civil Procedure Negligence Motor Vehicle Accidents Personal Injury Damages Assessment

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Parties

Ssekalo Sam Dan

Plaintiff

Joint Clinical Research Centre

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the defendant was liable in negligence for the accident involving the plaintiff.
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to general and special damages as claimed.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the defendant's vehicle, driven on the wrong side of the road, was responsible for the accident due to negligence. The absence of a defence or contrary evidence from the defendant meant the plaintiff's version was unchallenged. The plaintiff's injuries were serious, resulting in permanent disability and loss of earning capacity. The court assessed general damages by comparing similar cases and considering inflation, awarding UGX 50,000,000. Special damages were awarded based on receipts and credible oral testimony, totaling UGX 4,216,800. The total award was UGX 54,216,800 plus costs and interest until payment in full.

Court Disposition

judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • The defendant shall pay the plaintiff UGX 54,216,800 as general and special damages.
  • The defendant shall pay interest on the above sum until payment in full.