[2005] UGHC 106

[2005] UGHC 106

The defendant trespassed onto the plaintiff's land by constructing a high voltage electricity wayleave without consent, prior notice, or compensation. The plaintiff's claim for general damages was rejected due to lack of credible evidence of actual loss, as his cattle continued to graze and crops grew under the...

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Citation
[2005] UGHC 106
Parties
Plaintiff: Emmanuel Turyamuhika Kikoni; Defendant: Uganda Electricity Board
Court
High Court of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
HCT-05-CV-CS-0021-2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Judgment
Outcome
partly_allowed
Legal Topics
Trespass to Land, Compensation for Wayleave, Assessment of Special Damages
Source Language
english
Land and Property Tort Law Trespass to Land Compensation for Wayleave Assessment of Special Damages

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Parties

Emmanuel Turyamuhika Kikoni

Plaintiff

Uganda Electricity Board

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the defendant trespassed onto the plaintiff's land.
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to the prayers sought, including special and general damages.

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant trespassed onto the plaintiff's land by constructing a high voltage electricity wayleave without consent, prior notice, or compensation. The plaintiff's claim for general damages was rejected due to lack of credible evidence of actual loss, as his cattle continued to graze and crops grew under the wires. Special damages were awarded based on credible local valuation evidence provided by the L.C.1 Chairman, not the plaintiff's own higher estimate. The plaintiff was entitled to compensation for the affected land, destroyed trees, and fence, as strictly proved. Interest and costs were also awarded. The court applied the principles of trespass, compensation, and strict proof of...

Court Disposition

partly_allowed

Orders

  • Special damages of UGX 10,526,600 awarded to the plaintiff.
  • Plaintiff's claim for general damages is dismissed.