HUMAN RIGHTS IN A DOMESTIC

PERSEPECTIVE
Module Descriptor Hours
Module HUMAN RIGHTS IN A DOMESTIC PERSPECTIVE
Name
Module Code LLB 4204
Module Year IV Semester I
Level
Contact 75
Hours
Credit Units 5
Module A comparative study of the concept of human rights:
Description origin and evolution. Human rights and good
governance. National and regional human rights
practices. Problems in enforcement of human rights.
Redress in violation of human rights. Critical areas of
concern at international level.
Module The modules intends to:
Objectives a) Enable students to achieve a thorough
knowledge of human rights Law, a subject that is
now highly topical in academe and in practice,
b) Develop students’ critical insight in a unique
branch of Law dealing with contemporary
humanitarian problems
c) Enable students explain and critically evaluate
the nature of, and theories behind, human rights
Law

Learning On successful completion of this module a student

Outcomes should:
a) Appreciate the essence of human rights Law in
all its diversity.
b) Demonstrate deep knowledge of the substantive
rights covered in the module
c) Demonstrate understanding of, and comparative
ability in relation to, the different mechanisms of
enforcement of human rights Law
d) Apply their knowledge of human rights Law to
contemporary events, and provide evaluations
of those events from a human rights perspective
 e) Characterise legal disputes as containing human
rights implications or not, and identify juridical
characteristics and practical dilemmas peculiar
to human rights Law
f) Assess the efficacy of human rights Law in
general
g) Apply their knowledge to relevant essay and
problem questions of an academic nature in
accordance with the demands of legal
examinations
Module INTRODUCTION 5
Content Background;pre-colonial context;colonial non-
constitutionalism and absence of human rights respect
Existence of Notion of Rights in traditional/Pre-colonial
societies.
Values-systems in precolonial
societies;customs,traditions, folklore,etc institutional
processes;communal justice;conciliation and
deliberation.
Advent of colonialism imposing Alien values or ideas of
individualism
Repugnancy Clause and freeing of the individual
Repressive Laws restricting rights of the Homo
Colonialists.
Independence struggles and the nature of 5
human rights issues;
Dilemna of constitutional rights and freedoms under
the 1962, 1966 and 1967 Constitutions.
Battling the legacy of colonialism: Repressive and
Positivist Tendencies in the Courts.
Public Order Laws and Ouster Clauses The futility of
‘Human Rights’ Litigation in Undemocratic Regimes.
Materials.
i. Constitution of Uganda 1962 Aritcles 19,22,28.
ii. Constitution of Uganda 1967 Articles 10(5) and
(8),123(4) and (6).
iii. Deportation Ordinance Cap.46
iv. Deportation(validation) Act No.14 of 1966
Cases
Ibingira &Ors v.Uganda [1966]EA 305,445
Uganda v.Commissioner of Prisons exparte Matovu
[1966]EA 514.
1962 Constitution and Bill of Rights;1966 Crisis 5
Human Rights in the Obote I regime,Amin,UNLF
to Obote II and UNLA
Application of International Human Rights 5
instruments in the domestic jurisdiction.
(a) Uganda Association of Women Lawyers and Others
v. Attorney General (Constitutional Petition No. 2 of
2003 [2004] UGCC1 (10 March 2004).( particularly the
judgment of Lady Justice A.E.N. Mpagi-Bahigeine.
(b) Uganda v. Peter Matovu, High Court Criminal
Session Case No. 146 of 2001, Judgment by Justice
E.S.Lugayizi.
Human Rights under the NRM
The 1995 Constitution;Functioning of the 5
judiciary,and responsiveness to Human rights
commission and inspectorate of Government
REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW 5
1. EUROPE
i. European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), 1950
ii. European Social Charter (ESC), 1961 (revised 1996):
iii. European Convention for the Prevention of Torture
and Inhuman or Degrading
iv. Treatment or Punishment, 1987:
v. Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European
Union, 2000:
2. AMERICA
i. American Convention on Human Rights (ACHR),
1969:
ii. Inter-American Convention to Prevent and Punish
Torture, 1985:
iii. Inter-American Convention on Forced Disappearance
of Persons, 1994:
iv. Inter-American Convention on Violence against
Women, 1994
REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS 5
Africa
i. African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights
(Banjul Charter), 1981:
ii. Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of
Refugee Problems in Africa,
iii. 1969:
iv. African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the
Child, 1990:
v. Asia
vi. ASEAN Charter on Human Rights, 2007: ww
vii. Arab-speaking world
viii. Arab Charter on Human Rights, 2004
ENFORCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN 5
RIGHTS LAW
Non-Judicial Enforcement
Human Rights Monitoring and Reporting
Humanitarian Intervention
Bilateral Foreign Policy Action
Material
Human Rights Quarterly
Human Rights Law Journal
Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights
Human Rights Law Review
CONFLICTS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND 5
HUMANITARIAN LAW
The Red Cross and Humanitarian Law
War Crimes
International Criminal Tribunals
International Criminal Court (UN)
International Criminal Court of Justice
Material
Human Rights Quarterly
Human Rights Law Journal
Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights
Human Rights Law Review
RIGHTS AND DUTIES : RELATIONSHIP 5
Classification of Rights:
i. Individual Rights
ii. Natural Rights
iii. Group Rights
iv. Derogable and Non-Derogable Rights
IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS 5

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS 5

i. UN Centre for Human Rights
ii. Economic and Social Council
iii. Various Commissions and Sub-Commissions on
Human Rights
RIGHTS IN THE PRIVATE SPHERE: NON-STATE
ACTORS, PARAMILITARY ORGANISATIONS,
REGULATING BUSINESS AND OTHER PRIVATE
RELATIONSHIPS
 MATERIALS
i. Human Rights Quarterly
ii. Human Rights Law Journal
iii. Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights
iv. Human Rights Law Review
v. Local Government PPDA Regulations 2006
Teaching Lectures, Tutorials, Cases Studies, Group Discussions,
Method Seminars, Presentations
Assessment Course work 30%
Examination 70%
 Cotran,E,Casebook on Kenya Customary Law
(London/Nairobi:Proffesional Books,1987).
 Drieberg J.The Lango:Nilotic Tribe in Uganda (London,1923).
 George W. Kanyeihamba, Kanyaihamba’s Commentaries on
Law and Politics and Governance, Renaissance Media, Ltd.,
2006, Kampala, Uganda.
 Irene C. Ovonji, Constitutional Government and Human
Rights in Uganda, Lesotho L.J, (6) 1990, pp 207 – 250 (to
be placed on Reserve Shelve, Reserve Section UPU Main
Library)
 Abullahi Ahmed A-Na'im, Universal Rights, Local Remedies:
Implementing Human Rights in the Legal Systems of Africa
(InterRights/Afronet/GTZ, 1997).
 Ayume, P.J., Criminal Procedure and Law in Uganda
(Longman, 1986).
 Oloka-Onyango, J, 'Judicial Power and Constitutionalism in
Uganda', CBR Working Paper No.3 (1993).
 Tuhaise, N.P., 'Human Rights in Uganda and the 1995
Constitution, (1998) 1(1) Uganda Law Focus 1.
 Tumwine-Mukubwa, G., 'The Promotion and Protection of
Human Rights in East Africa' (2000) 6(2) (h) East African
Journal for Peace & Human Rights 130.
 Henry Onoria, Review of Major Decisions on Fundamental
Rights and Freedoms in Uganda in 2001
 George W.K.L.Kasozi, Human Rights and Public Policy: A
Holistic analysis of the Right to Life in Uganda. To be
published: Uganda Christian University, A Paper written
under the Global South Monograph Series
 Abullahi Ahmed A-Na'im, Universal Rights, Local Remedies:
Implementing Human
 Rights in the Legal Systems of Africa
(InterRights/Afronet/GTZ, 1997).
 Murray, R, The African Commission on Human and Peoples’
Rights and International Law, Hart Publishing, 2000
 Nald G, The Organization of African Unity. An Analysis of its
 Role, 2nd edition, Mansell, London, 1999
 Cobbah, J ‘African Values and the Human Rights Debate: An
African Perspective’, 9(3) Human Rights Quarterly (1987)
309-331
 Howard, R., ‘Evaluating Human Rights in Africa: Some
Problems of Implicit Comparisons’, 6(2) Human Rights
Quarterly (1984) 160-179
 Ibhawoh, B, ‘Between Culture and Constitution: Evaluating
the Cultural Legitimacy of Human Rights in the African
State’, 22(3) HRQ (2000) 838-860
 Magliveras and Naldi, G, ‘The African Union. A New Dawn
for Africa?’, 51(2) The International and Comparative Law
Quarterly (2002) 415-425
 Viljoen, F, International human rights law in Africa, Oxford
University Press, 2007, Chapter 5
 Ouguergouz, F, The African Charter on Human and Peoples’
Rights. A Comprehensive Agenda for Dignity and
Sustainable Democracy in Africa, Brill, 2003
Law Reports
i. East African Law Reports [E.A]
ii. East African Court of Appeal Reports [E.A.C.A]
iii. Uganda Law Report [U.L.R]
iv. Kampala Law Reports
v. Kenya Law Reports [K.L.R]
vi. All England Law Reports [ALL.ER]
vii. Appeal cases [A.C]
viii. Tanzania Law Reports [T.L.R]
ix. Kings Bench
x. Ambrose, B.P., Democratization and the Protection of Human
Rights in Africa: Problems and Prospects (Westport, 1995).
xi. Ankumah, EA.The African Commission on Human and Peoples'
Rights: Practice and Procedures (MartinusNijhoff, 1996)
xii. Arat, ZF.,Democracy and Human Rights in Developing Countries
(Lynne Rienner, 1991).
xiii. Brownlie, I., Basic Documents in Human Rights, 3rd ed. (Oxford:
Clarendon Press, 1990).
xiv. Carver, R., and Called to Account: How African Governments
Investigate Human Rights Violations (New York, 1991).
xv. Cassese, A, Human Rights in a Changing World (Cambridge:
Polity, 1990).
xvi. Claude, W. & VA. Learly (eds), Asian Perspectives on Human
Rights (Westview, 1990).
xvii. Dermas-Marty, M (ed), The European Convention for the
Protection of Human Rights: International Protection versus
National Restrictions (The Hague: MartinusNijhoff, 1992).
xviii. Eide A., et al, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights – A Text
Book (MartinusNijhoff, 1995).
xix. Fawcet J., The Application of the European Convention on
 Human Rights (Oxford: OUP, 1987).
xx. Harris DJ.,Law of the European Convention on Human Rights
(London: Butterworths, 1995).
xxi. Hathaway,J. & D Petrasek (eds), International Human Rights Law:
Reading, Problems and Clinical Exercises (New York, 1988).
xxii. Henkin, L., The International Bill of Rights (New York: Columbia
Univ. Press, 1981).
xxiii. Merrills J.G., The Development of International Law by the
European Court of Human Rights, 2nd ed., (Manchester:
Manchester Univ. Press, 1993).
xxiv. Meron, T. (ed.), Human Rights in International Law (Oxford:
Clarendon Press, 1984).
xxv. Shivji, IG., The Concept of Human Rights in Africa (London:
Codesria, 1989).
xxvi. Steiner H. & P. Alston, International Human Rights in Context:
Law, Politics and Morals – Texts and Materials (Clarendon Press,
1996).
xxvii. Steiner H. & Alston, International Human Rights in Context
(Oxford 2nd Ed2000)
xxviii. Toft MS, State, Society and Human Rights in South Asia (New
Delhi: Manohar, 1996).
xxix. United Nations, Human Rights – A Compilation of International
Instruments (New York, 1987).
xxx. Vasak, K., The International Dimensions to Human Rights
(Greenwood, 1992)
Websites:
www.ugandaonlineLawlibrary.net/Judgments
www.nyuLawglobal.org/
www.saflii.org/
www.ukcle.ac.uk
www.Lawteacher.ac.uk
http://www.austlii.edu.au
http://www.worldlii.org
 REVENUE LAW AND TAXATION I
Module Descriptor Hours
Module REVENUE LAW AND TAXATION I
Name
Module Code LLB 4102
Module Year IV Semester I
Level
Contact 75
Hours
Credit Units 5
Module This module examines the theoretical background
Description of the Uganda taxation system and provides
students with a practical introduction to the major
taxes
Module The course will enable students to:
Objectives a) Explain the need for, and forms of, taxation
in all countries
b) Discuss the effects of a range of taxes on the
economy and society
c) Understand the definition and measurement
of income and the principles that govern the
eligibility of expenditure to be deducted in
determining assessable income
d) Understand important distinctions between
individuals and corporate entities, and
between capital and revenue items
e) Calculate taxable income for income tax
purposes and the liability of an individual
after applying reliefs and allowances, with
particular reference to traders and including
losses
f) Calculate an individual's income tax liability
for a tax year
Learning Upon successful completion of the module,
Outcomes students should be able to:
a) Evaluate the political and economic
constraints which determine the nature of a
taxation system;
b) Demonstrate familiarity with key technical
taxation terms;
c) Demonstrate understanding and
 communicate the key principles and
concepts which underpin the design of the
Ugandan tax system
Module DEFINITION AND OBJECTIVES OF TAXATION 5
Content 1. Definition:
Osborn’s concise la dictionary (8 th ed. Sweet &
Maxwell, 1993), ) p.320
Pinson on Revenue Law (1982) p. 677.
2. Objectives of Taxation
i. Raising Revenue
Walk, D. “Taxable Capacity in Underdeveloped
Countries” In Economic Development In Africa
(Oxford, 1965) Pp 129-155
i. Economic Stability and Development
Due, J.F “Indirect Taxation in Developing
Countries” in Potential Effects of Taxation of
Determinants Of Economic Growth P.18.
(a) Level of Savings
Wilkinson.M. Taxation p.5
Meade, J.E. The Structure and Reform of
Direct Taxation (1978) Pp 7-12
Goode, R. The Individual Income Tax: Studies
of Government Finance P.38, P.38
i. Level Of Investment
ii. Balance Of Payments
iii. Capacity Building
i. Bird & Oldman Reading of Taxation in the
Developing Countries (1967) P.23 Easson. op cit
P.4
ii. Resource Allocation
iii. Income Redistribtion
Easson. op City P.4
Wilkinson.M. Taxation P.5
Katende Ssempebwa & Co. Advocates V.
Muwanguzi & 86 Others& RA H.C.C.S. 521/9
GENERAL THEORIES, CRETERIA AND 5
1.TERMINOLOGY OF TAXATION
Adam Smith, wealth of nations (1776) book v
cap. 11 1986.
Canons of taxation
(a) Certainty
(b)Convenience
 i. Tax on employment income-deducted at
source
ii. Rental tax paid at time of rent payment
iii. Tax on individual & corporations-levied when
receive payment
(c) Economical
Tax should be economical to collect i.e.
courts of collection whould not exceed tax
collected. This may occur where
i. Emoluments to tax collectors are exorbitant
ii. Taxpayers discouraged from undertaking
certain business ventures
iii. Excessive penalties and forfeitures arising
from infringement of tax laws
iv. Frequent visits and harassment of tax payers
leading to bribery or compromise.
i. Equality
ii. Tax imposed in proportion to earned
income
iii. Neutrality
iv. Least impact of taxation on economical
activities: Kay & Kay, The british tax
system (4th ed, 1986) p.18
v. Direct Taxes
vi. Egs Income Tax, Corporation Tax:
Estate Duty
vii. Indirect Taxes Egs Customs Duty
Exercise Duty. VAT
DIRECT TAX AND INDIRECT TAX 5
1. General meaning
2. Types.
3. Advantages and disadvantages
PERSONS ASSESSIBLE TO TAX 5
Individual persons
Companies
Tax rates for individual persons
TAXATION OF SMALL BUSINESS TAXPAYERS 5
(PRESUMPTIVE TAX)
i. Who is a small business taxpayer
ii. Computation of the Tax Liability for Small
Business Taxpayers
INCOME TAX 5
i. Income Tax Registration
ii. Taxable Income
Property 5
i. Business
ii. Employment
iii. Law shipping co. Ltd v. IRC(1924)121.C.621
iv. Income tax Act cap340
v. John smith & sons v. Moore[1921] AC .13
vi. Commissioner v. Nchanga consolidated copper
mines ltd [1913] A.C. 771
vii. B.P. Austrslia Ltd v. Court of Taxation of
Commonwealth of Australia [1966] AC. 224
BUSINESS INCOME 5
Trade
Adventure
BISINESS INCOME CONTINUED 5
Vocation
Capital gains
Cases:
i. Herrod ltd v. Taylor Gorby (1964)41 TC 450
ii. Commissioner of Income Tax v.P. Co.1EATC131
iii. Robinson v.Commissioner of Income Tax
[1968]EA 415
iv. B.O. Ltd v Commissioner of Tax 4 EATC 1
v. Cole Bros Ltd v. Philips [1982]2 ALL ER 247
Employment Income 5
Meaning
Computation
Readings:
i. The Income tax Act cap 340
ii. Davies v Braithwaite [1931]ALL ER 792
iii. Mitchell and Edon v Ross[1962]AC.813
iv. Great Western Rly co. v. Bater [1920]3 KB 266
v. Fall v. Hitchen [1973] 1 ALL ER 368
vi. Edwards vs Clinch [1982]18 QBD 276
vii. Hamblett v. Godfrey [1987] 1 ALLER 916
viii. Wicks v. Firth [1982]56 TC 318
Employer/employee obligation 5
Payee administration
Readings:
i. Heaton v. Bell [1969]2 ALL ER70
ii. Commissioner of income Tax vs. J [1 E A T C 80]
iii. Kenya Meat commission v. commissioner of
income tax 4 E A T C (Pt 11)199
iv. Commissioner of income tax vs, D 1 E A T C 27
v. Withers Payne vs.Commissioner of Income
tax[1969]EA 464
 PROPERTY INCOME 5
i. Individual Rental Income Tax
ii. Computation
Readings:
i. The Income Tax x Act cap 340
ii. Jeffries v Stevens [1982]STC. 639
iii. Banning v. Wright [1972]2 ALLER 987
iv. B.P.v. Commissioner of Income Tax 4 E.A.T.C
pt 1 76
v. Commissioner of income tax v. J 1 E.A.T.C. 80
Property Income –contd 5
i. Commissioner of income Tax v Noorani [1969] EA
685
ii. sir George Arnautoglu v. commissionerof income
Tax[1967]EA312
D. J.Bakibinga, Revenue law and Taxation in
Uganda, 2nd Edition
Easson; Cases and Materials on Revenue Law, 1990
Osborn’s Concise law Dictionary (8thed sweet and
Maxwell, 1993)
Pinson on Revenue law (1982
EXCEMPT INCOME 5
Section s.21-38 the Income Tax Act Cap 340
D. J.Bakibinga, Revenue law and Taxation in
Uganda 2nd Edition
Easson, CASES AND MATERIALS ON REVENUE LAW
1990
Osborn’s Concise law Dictionary (8thed sweet and
Maxwell, 1993)
Pinson on Revenue law (1982
Teaching Lectures, Tutorials, Group Discussions, Seminars,
Method Case Studies, Presentations,
Assessment Course work 30%
Final Examination 70%
References  D. J.Bakibinga, Revenue Law and Taxation in Uganda 2 nd
Edition
 Easson, Cases and Materials on Revenue law 1990
 Pinson on Revenue law (1982)
 John smith & Sons v. Moore [1921] AC .13
 Commissioner v. Nchanga Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd
[1913] A.C. 771
 Law Shiping Co. Ltd v. IRC (1924)121. C.621
 Ryall v. Hoare [1923]ALL ER 528
 Meade, J.F; The Structure and Reform of Direct Taxation of
 Profits and Income (1976)
 Walk, D; Taxation and taxable capacity in under-
Developed countries. Oxford 1965
 Meade, J.E. The structure and Reform of Direct Taxation.
1978
 Beettie, C.N. Elements of the Law of Income &Capital
Gains [1880]
 Osborn’s Concise law Dictionary (8thed sweet and
Maxwell, 1993)
 Income tax Act Cap340
 Osborn’s Concise law Dictionary (8thed sweet and
Maxwell, 1993)
 A handbook on Taxation in Uganda by URA
 Mayson on Revenue law (14th Edition1993)
 www. URA website
 CIVIL PROCEDURE I
Module Descriptor Hours
Module CIVIL PROCEDURE I
Name
Module Code LLB 3204
Module Level Year III Semester I
Contact 75
Hours
Credit Units 5
Module This module focuses on how aggrieved to civil
Description disputes can resolve their disputes either through
formal court process or alternative dispute resolution
Module The module intends to:
Objectives a) educate students on the procedures used in
court when determining disputes between
parties, the steps that must be taken before the
case comes for trial, how trial itself is
conducted, enforcement of judgments and costs
of the sui
b) Help students appreciate procedural steps
taken by a litigant or his/her counsel as well as
court so as to attain justice in civil matters.
c) Enable students distinguish substantive law
which prescribes the rights, which if later
violated give rise to a cause of action and
Procedural laws set out the rules and practices
which regulate the way in which rights and
liabilities are defended or enforced in court.
d) Equip students with knowledge on civil
procedure and how it regulates the steps to be
followed by parties in a civil litigation from the
time the plaintiff commences the proceedings
up to the time of enforcing courts decision or
judgment.
e) Enable stufdents Appreciate the use of
procedural rules to advance client goals and
solve litigation problems, including making
strategic decisions about selection of a forum,
how to frame a pleading or motion, whether to
 seek sanctions, how to gain information from
opponents in discovery, and how to present or
respond to pretrial and trial stage motions
f) Empower students with knowledge to
appreciate the ethical limitations on pleadings,
motions, and discovery devices in civil litigation.
Learning On successful completion of the module, a student
Outcomes should be able to:
a) Analyse the steps prior to litigation and
commencement of civil litigation.
b) Assess the nature, function ,form of pleadings
and its particulars
c) Examine interlocutory procedures that may
arise when defending a civil suit.
d) Evaluate and analyse non-litigious avenues of
dispute resolution.
Assessment criteria
e) Assess the sources of procedural rules and
practice
f) Explain basic procedural law, including the
underlying theories and policy rationales, in the
following areas:
g) Select the forum for suit (subject matter
jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, venue, and
pecuniary jurisdiction.
h) Apply the relevant statutes and procedural rules
to reach the correct (or best) legal answers to
hypothetical problems of civil litigation involving
the areas set out above
i) Recognize that creation of and revisions to a
procedural system, even with the best of
intentions, require difficult choices that may
advantage some and disadvantage others,
given finite resources for investigation,
advocacy, and adjudication, so that students
come to appreciate the real-life consequences,
especially for the disadvantaged, of procedural
problems, limitations, and changes
Module INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW AND PRACTICE OF 5
Content CIVIL PROCEDURE.
Organization and Hierarchy of the courts in Uganda.
Jurisdiction of various courts/ inherent jurisdiction of
the High Court.
Who may appear before court
Give a structure of the hierarchy of courts in Uganda
and their correspondent powers under the law.
Advise on what would determine your choice of forum
of one court and not the other.
What is the effect of proceeding before a court with
no jurisdiction;
CASES
Tororo Cement Co. Ltd .v. Frokina International Ltd
SCCA NO.2 OF 2001.
Stanbic Bank Ltd .v. Uganda Cross Ltd SCCA 4/2004;
Jurisdiction (Forum for filing Civil Actions)
Articles 129(2), 139, 137 of the 1995 Constitution
Practice Direction No. 1 of 2002; Judicial Powers of a
Registrar
Magistrate Court Act Cap 16, Ss.3&4
The Magistrate’s Courts (Magisterial Areas)
Instrument of 2007
Civil Procedure Code Act Cap 71, Ss.5, 11-18, and 98 .
Act 13 of 2006, establishes local council courts at
every village, parish, town and sub county level.
CASES
M/S Robo Enterprises (U) Ltd v. Commissioner General
of Uganda Revenue Authority CACA No. 55 of 2003
AG & UCB v. Westmont [1997-2000] UCLR 191
EADB v. Ziwa Hotcultural Exporters Ltd [1997-2000]
UCLR 247
Territorial Jurisdiction of the High Court.
Ssebagala & Sons Electric Centre Ltd v. Kenya
National Shipping Lines Ltd HCCS No. 431 of 1999
[1997-2001] UCLR 388.
Eddie Rodrigues v. The British High Commission SCCA
NO.8/87
Larco Concrete Products Ltd v. Transair Ltd (1988-90)
HCB 80
Ndibarekera v. The United States of America HCCS
NO.786/97.
Somali Democratic Republic v. Treon SCCA No.6 of
1998
Manzur Alam v. The Embassy of Saudi Arabia HCCS
NO.402 OF 2002
Objections to Jurisdictions and Procedure
1. Mark Graves v. Balton (U) HCMA No.158 of 2008
AG & UCB v. Westmont Land (Asia) Bhd & Others
[1997-2001] UCLR 191
Ssebagala & Sons Electric Centre Ltd v. Kenya
National Shipping Lines Ltd HCCS No. 431 of 1999
[1997-2001] UCLR 388.
Transfer and withdraw of suits
S. 18, CPA
Matayo K. Kaboha V Abibu Bin Abdalla (1942) 6 ULR
121 (U).
David Kambugu V Zikalenga Misc. Appl
36/1995[1995] KALR 48; Okello J
Kagenyi V Musiramo [1968] EA 43 (U).
Lack of Jurisdiction
O.9 r. (3) (1) CPR
Sergeant Kalemera Frank V Uganda SC Cr.App
No.19/94
Makula International V Cardinal Nsubuga [1982] HCB ;
Mubiru V Kayiwa[ 1974] HCB
Kagenyi V Musiramo [1968] EA 43(U).
PRELIMINARY MATTERS TO CIVIL LITIGATION 7
(Matters to take into account before lodging a civil
suit)
Cause of action
Jurisdiction- The choice of forum
Territorial
Pecuniary
Mode of commencing the suit/ pleadings
Notice of intention to sue/ Demand Notice
Remedies desired/reliefs
Limitation periods for civil actions
In contract
In tort
Land
Election matters
Limitation Period
The Limitation Act Cap 80.
Uganda Railways Corporation v. Ekwaru & Others
CACAppl No. 185/2007
Hermezdas Mulindwa & Anor. v. Stanbic Bank U Ltd
HCT-00-CS-0426-2004
URA v. Uganda Consolidated Properties Ltd [1997-
2001] UCL 148
URA v. Uganda Consolidated Properties Ltd [1997-
2000] UCLR 149
Sour Fap Famous ,RZ& Anor v. AG[1997-2000] UCLR
396
Auto garage and Anor. v. Motokov [supra]
Framing of Suits and Cause of Action
Order 2
Order 11 r 1CPR
S.6 CPA
Order 39 r 1
Order 7 r 11(a)
Yowana Akirod v. Filipo Malinga (1992-93) HCB 91
Kawooya v. Tumpeco (1974) HCB 68
Amos Mugisha & Ors v. DAPCB (1990) KALR 38
Stumberg & anor v. Potgieter (1970) EA 323
Auto Garage v. Motokov (1971) EA 314
Sempa Mbabali v. Kiiza (1985) HCB
Priamit Enterprises Ltd v. A.G SCCA No 1 of 2001
Uganda Aluminum Ltd v. Restuta Twinomugisha
CACA No 22 of 2000
A.G v. Major General David Tinyenfuza SC Constn.
App. No. 1 of 1997
COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS 5
S.2, 3 19 CPA
O.4, 33, 34, 34A 48CPR
Petitions; Divorce, Company Causes etc.
Miscellaneous causes under the Judicature Act.
CASES
1. Unta Exports Ltd-V-Customs (1970)EA 648
2. Musango-V-Musango (1979) HCB 226
3. Katuram-V-Maliya(1992-93) HCB 161
4. Banco Arabe Espanal –V-Bank Of Uganda
(C.C.Ap No.42.Of 1998)
5. Schwertza-V-Cunningham(1956) 22 EACA 252
6. Onopato Della Sania –V-Petal (1970) HCB 21
7. Mansion House Ltd-V-Wilkingson(1954) 21 EACA
98
 8. Bugerere Coffee Growers –V-Sebaduka
&Anor(1970) EA 147 (U)
9. Lyagiye-V-A.G(1973) ULR 124
10. Rwakasoro –V-Attorney General. (1982)
HCB 40
11. Pamba-V-Cmb(1975) HCB 369
12. Buike Estate Coffee Ltd & 2 Ors-V-S.
Lutabi & Anor (1962) EA 328
13. United Assurance-V-Ags.C.C.A.A.No 1 Of
1868
14. Padia-V-Kakubhai S.C.C.A 10 Of 1994
ISSUE & SERVICE OF COURT PROCESS
Orders 5 & 33 0.26 r.2 0.27 r.3CPR 20 & 21 CPA, S.1 & 7
2 S.12, Schedule 1, 2 & 3GPA S.33 Divorce Act, S.1
215-1 Divorce Rules, 2,3 [Form 2 schedule 3] CPR
Appendix A forms 1 to 23
1. Kaur-V-City Auction Mart [1967] EA 108
2. Nakito & Brothers Ltd-V-Katumba [1983] HCB
70
3. Attorney General-V-Satchu [1960] EA 505
4. Re Pritched Deceased [1963] ALLER 873
5. Kaingana Joy-V-Dabo Boubon [1986] HCB 59
6. Omuchilo-V-Ayubi Machiwa [1966] EA 229
7. Donnebaum-V-Kurt Mikolaschek [1966] EA 25
8. Eagen-V-Ntende [1979] HCB 227
9. Chhotabhai-V-Chhotabhai M. Patel [1946], 6
ULR211
10. Beliram Parimal & Co.-V-Saikind [1954] 27
KLR 28
11. Lalji-V-Devji [1962] EA 306
12. M.B. Automobiles-V-Kampala Bus Service
[1966] EA 480
13. Erukana Kavuma-V-Metha [1960] EA 305
14. Waweru-V-Kiromo [1969] EA 172
15. Kudanga-V-N.I.C [1977] HCB 243
16. Zakaliya Kigundu –V-Leo Kasujja [1971]
HCB 164
17. Musajjalumbwa-V-Bitumastic Ltd [1982]
HCB 103
18. Ijjala-V-Energo Project [1988-90] HCB 157
19. Okurut-V-Lwasa [1988-1990] HCB 331
20. Jaffer-V-Lwasa [1988-1990] HCB 164
21. Jaffer-V-Weraga [1975] 2 ULR 188
22. Magera-V-Kakungulu [1976] HCB 289
23. Eseza Namirembe-V-Musa Kizito [1973]
 EA 413
24. Wasswa-V-Ochola [1991] HCB 47
25. Nanjibhai Prabhudas-V-Standard Bank
(1968) E.A. 670
26. Bulenzi V-Wandera (1991) H.C.B 80
27. Owaraga-V-Owaraga [1993] Iv KALR 4
APPEARANCE & AGENTS
S.20 CPA. 0.5r (1)(a), 6& 9 r.1, 0.3 CPR
1. Beliram Parimal & Co-V-Saikind [1954] 27 KLR
28
2. East African Posts & Telecommunicatin-V-
Terrazo Paviors [1973] EA 344
3. E.A. Roofing Co.Ltd-V-Pandit [1954] 27 KLR 86
4. Shangara-V-Farm Vehicles [1969]
5. Kisebu-V-Ogilenga [1970] EA 96
6. Nassanga-V-Nanyonga [1977] HCB 319
7. Kawooya-v-Naava [1975] HCB 314
8. Kyombe Senyaange –V- Neks (1980) HCB 31
9. Sirasi Bitattana –v-Emmanuel Kananura (1977)
HCB 34
10. Lalji-v- Maganlal (1973) HCB 142, 141.
11. Sebugulu-v-Katunda (1979) HCB 46
12. Eboos Petrol Station-V-Black Stone (1955)
KLR 20
13. Gagwavu- Maliana –v -Gasengayire (1977)
HCB 322
14. Abdalla Walji Hirji –v- Dhanji Bhimji 8 EARL
206
15. Sebunya –v- A.G. (1980) HCB 69
16. Devji-v- Promeda (1934) HCB 87
17. Hayigiyugu & Co Advocates-V-Mary
Muteteri (1988-90)
PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS
CAUSE OF ACTION 8
JOINDER OF PLAINTIFFS
RELIEF OF SAME ACT, TRANSACTION OR SERIES
Order 1 CPR
READING
Harsburg’s Laws of England Vol. 30 Page 308 Para
565 (2nd Edn)
Mulla:Code of Civil Procedure 12th Edn Vol.1 Page 613
1. Barclays Bank Dco-V-Patel [1959] EA 214
2. Kanani-V-Desai [1954] ULR 135
3. Payne-V-British [1921] AER 388
 4. Bank Of India-V-Shah [1921] EA 18
5. Binder-V-Anson [1936] 3AER 326
6. Kaaso & Ors-V-A.G [1975] HCB 194
7. Stroud-V-Lawson[1898]2 QB 44
8. Lombard Bank (K) Ltd-V-Bhagwanji [1960] EA
969
9. Pioneer Investment Trust-V-Amarchand [1964]
EA 703
10. Pathak-V-Mrekwe [1964] EA 24
11. A.M.Okwonga-V-James Anywar [1984]
HCB 45
12. O.T.C-V-African Produce [1962] EA190
13. Paulo Kanyima-V-Rugoora [1982] HCB 33
14. Eriki Ponjo-V-Toro African Bus Co. [1980]
HCB 57
15. Mathalu-V-Italian Construction Co.[1964]
EA 1
16. Makula International-V-Cardinal Nsubuga
[1982] HCB 85
17. Ohnson-V-Moss [1969] EA 654
18. Ssonko&Others-V-Haluna & Anor [1971]
EA 443
19. Ramzanali-V-Madhanji [1953] ULR 37, 3
20. Uganda General Trading-V-Jinja [1965] EA
469
21. Drincbrier-V-Wood [1899]1 Ch.393
22. Universities Of Oxford & Cambridgge-V-
Gill [1899] 1ch.55
23. Yowana Kahere-V-Lunyo Estates Ltd
[1959] EA 319
24. Ditta-V-Panel [1951] 18 [EACA]
25. Barclays Bank-V-Patel & Ors [1959] EA
214
26. Kenani-V-Desai [1954] 7 ULR 135
COMMON QUESTION OF LAW AND FACT
1.Universities of Export and Cambridge
2. Ditta v. Patel (1951) 18 (EACA) 1
JOINDER OF DEFENDANTS
Sanderson & Bullock Orders
1. Bullock –V-London General Omnibus [1907] 1
KB 264
2. Sundyrson-V-Blyth Produce…
3. O.T.C –V- African Produce [1962] EA 190
4. J.K.Kim-V-Kang [1974] HCB 237
5. D.E.Dobie & Co. (U) Ltd-V-United India [1964]
 EA 16
Vicarious Liability
1. Mubiro-V-Byensiba [1985] HCB 106
2. Jovelyn Barugahare-V-A.G.S.C.C.A 28 Of 11993
3. Uganda American Insurance-V-Ruganzu S.C.C.A
No. 10 Of 1992
4. Muwonge-V-A.G. [1967] EA 17
5. Canadian Pacific-V-Lockhart [9142] 2 AER 464
Representative Action
1. Lewis-V-Daily Telegraph [1964] 2 QB 601
2. Kamouh-V-E.Ai International Ltd [1980] IQB 199
3. Ssonko & Others-V-Haluna & Anor [1971] EA
443
4. Johnson-V-Moss [1969] EA 654
5. Makula Int-V-Nsubuga & Anor [1982] HCB 85
6. Campbell-V-Thompson [1953] IQB 445
7. Smith………Ardiff Corp. [1954] IQB 210
8. Paulo Kanyima-V-Rugoora [1982] HCB 33
9. Micheal Otim-V-Okuza CA 51 /85
10. Dauda-V-Ahmed 13 EACA 1
11. J.J Campos-V-De Souza 15 Klr 86 [1933]
12. Tean-A.G/Nema Misc.Application No39 Of
2001
13. Batu-V-Tean Civil Application No 27 Of
2003
THIRD PARTIES
SS. 14(1) (c)Law Reform(Miscellaneous Provision) 8
Act(Cap.79); 0.1 r. 14-21 CPR
1. Yafesi Walusimbi-V-A.G.[1959] Ea 223
2. Edward Kironde Kaggwa –V- L.Constaperai
[1963] EA 212
3. Obango-V-U.T.C. [1975] HCB 118
4. East Mengo Growers Co-Op Union Ltd-V-Nic
[1985] HCB 94
5. Total Oil –V- William [1996] EA 165/4
6. Birmingham-V-London [1887] 34 Ch.D 216
7. Easternn Shipping –V-Quall [1924] AC 177, 182
8. Champion Moto Spares-V-Phadke [1969] EA 42
9. Sango Bay Estates Ltd-V-Dresdner Bank [1971]
EA 17
10. Barclays Bank-V-Tom (1923) 1 KB 221
Striking Out / Adding Or Substituting A Party
0.1 R.10 (1) Cpr
1. Sajjabi-V-Timber Manufacturers [1978] HCB 202
2. Mabro-V- Eagle Star [1932] LQB 485
 3. Matovu-V-Post Master General [1973] HCB 114
4. Forthall Bakery-V-Muigia [1959] EA 474
5. Lucy-V-W.T.Henleys [1970] LQB 393
6. Alice Kiwanuka-V-Purshotam [1973] HCB 197
7. Koloda Nambi-V-Bunyoro Gen. Merchnts
[1974] HCB 124
8. Dawson Bradford Ltd-V-Dove & Anor [1971]
LQB 330
9. Alice Kiwanuka-V-Purshotam [1973] HCB 197
10. Matharu-V-Italian Construction [1964]
EACA 1
11. Mehta-V-Shah Manufacturers [1965] EA
321 0.1 R.12
12. Pathak-V-Mrekwe [1964] EA 24
PLEADINGS & AMENDMENT OF PLEADINGS
SIR JACK JACOB “The present importance of 5
pleadings” 2 – 1960 Current legal problems
SIR JACK JACOB Reforming civil procedural law by
sweet & Maxwell 1982
ODGERS’ principle of pleading & practice chap. 6
etc
BULLEN & LEAKE & JACOB Precedents of pleadings
11th Edn. 1975
S.THENA WALL: Determining the subject for
Decision 10 EALJ 41
1. Kasule-v- Makerere University [1975] HCB
376 At 378
2. Talikuta-v-Nakendo [1979] HCB 276
3. Paineto Mubiru-V-UCB [1971] ULR 144
4. Philips-v-Philips [1878] 4 QB 127 At 139
5. Bisuti-v-Busoga District Adm. [1971] 1
ULR179
6. Mutongole-v-Nytil [‘971] HCB 114
7. A Car & Ors-v-A Car Aliro [1982] HCB 60
8. Lever Bros Ltd-v-Bell (1931) LKB 357
9. Mbarara Coffee Curing-v-Grindlays [1975]
HCB 57
PLAINT
1. Ghella M.Shah-V-Abdulla [1962] EA 765
2. Mutungi-V-Kabuchi [1966] EA 454
3. Letang-V-Copper [1965] 2qb 232 (Diplock. At
242)
4. Sempa Mbabali-V-K.Kidza [1985] HCB 46
5. Auto Garage-V-Motokov (No. 3 [1973] Ea 541
 6. Nkalubo-V-Kibirige [1973] Ea 102
7. Sullivan-V-Ali Mohammed Osman [1970] EA
239
8. Odd Jobs-V-Mubia [1970] HCB 476
9. Libyan Arab Bank-V-Interpco Ltd [1985] HCB
73
10. Mikidadi Kawesa-V-A.G. [1973] 1 Ulr 1221:
[1973] HCB 115
11. Dhanji Ramji-V-Rambhai & Co. (U) Ltd
[1970]EA 515
12. Bamuwayire-V-A.G.[1973] HCB 87
13. Birakwate-V-Kilembe Mines [1976] HCB 18
14. A Car-V-A Car Aliro [1982] HCB 60
15. Alimustafa-V- Sango Bus Co. HCB [1975]
93
16. Nagokwo-V-Sir Charles Tutahamba [1976]
HCB 99
17. Sharp-V-Holdsworth [1876] 3 Ch. 637
18. Yafesi Katimbo-V- Grindlays Bank [1973]
HCB
19. Nyadoi-V-E.A. Railways Corpn [1974] HCB
122
20. Lukyamuzi-V-House Tenant Agencies Ltd
[1983] HCB 75
21. Eruniya Ebyetu-V-Gusberito [1985] HCB
63
22. Mrs. Kazoora-V-A.G.[1973] HCB 116
23. Eagen Co. Ltd-V-Standard Bank HCCS 888
Of 1971
24. Auto Garage-V-Motokov (No. 3 [1971] EA
514
25. Bruce-V-Odhams Press Ltd [1936] 1 KB
697
26. Bukenya-V-A.G.[1972] EA 326
27. Cooke & Films Ltd-V-Speidel [1961] Ea
1125 At 1129
28. Palto Film Ltd-V-Speidel [1961] Ea 1090 At
1131
29. Lalji-V-Maganlal Purshotem [1973] HCB At
141
30. Wanume Kibedit-V-Citizen & FAD…
PARTICULARS OF SPECIAL DAMAGES
1. Kasule-V- Makerere University [1975] HCB
376 At 376
2. Geilla Shah-V-Abdullah [1962] EA, 765
3. Semukima-V-Kaddu [1976] HCB 15
 4. Piotti-V-Acacia Co. [1959] EA 248
5. Kahigiriza-V-Sezi
6. Take Me Home-V-Apollo Construction
7. Kisige-V-Muzakami Batolewo [1981] HCB
67
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF DEFENCE
1. Kanji David-V-Damdan [1934] EA
2. Jamnadas Sodha-V-Gordhandas 7 ULR 7
(1952-1956)
3. Sengendo-V-A.G. [1971] HCB 304
4. Bitaitana-V-Kananura [1977] HCB 34
5. Uganda Wholesalers-V-Impex House [1971]
HCB 245
6. Fazal Haqe-V-Singh 19 KLR 23 (1940)
7. Nampera Trading Co.-V- Semwanje [1973]
HCB 65
8. Talikuta-V-Nakendo [1979] EA 276
9. Posts & Telecoms-V-Terrazio Paviors [1973]
EA 344
REPLY AND DEPARTURE
1. Wrightson-V-Cooke 1 Ch [1908] 789
2. Kahigiriza-V-Sezi
3. Uganda Wholesalers Ltd-V-Impex Hse Lt
[1971] EA 245
4. Moses Katuramu-V-A.G 1986 HCB39
PLEADINGS & AMENDMENT OF PLEADINGS 5
CON’T
1.0 DENIAL
Joshi-V-Uganda Sugar Factory Ltd [1968] EA 570
1.1 AMENDMENT OF PLEADINGS
1. Eastern Bakery-V-Castelino [1958] EA 461
2. General Manager E.A.R &H.A V Theirstein
[1968] EA 354 E.A R &H.A V Theirste
3. Roe- V-Davies[1876] 2 Ch.D 729 At 733
4. Kasolo-V- Nile Bus Service Co. [1979] HCB
5. Kolodia Nambi-V-Bunyoro General Merchants
[1974] HCB 124
6. Kapkwata Saw Mills-V-Niversalplumbing
C.A.C.A. No. 5 Of 1984
7. Talikuta.V.Nakendo [1979] HCB 276
8. Ce-V-A.G.[1976] HCB 345
9. Uganda Tancers Ltd-V-A.M.B.Patel[1971]
HCB 78
10. Shokatl Lilalji V Purshotam [1973] HCB
141
 11. Nzirane-V-Lukwago[1971] HCB 75
12. Marshall-V-London Passenger Transport
[1936] 3 AER83
13. Wasswa-V- Uganda Rayon Textiles
[1982] HCB 137
14. Baker-V-Medway [1958] 3 AER 540
15. Nsereko-V-Lubega[1982] HCB 51
16. Birakwate-V-Kilembe Mines[1976] HCB 18
17. British India General Insurance-V- Parmar
[1966] EA 172
18. D.D. Bawa-V-Singh [1961] 382
19. Gaso Transport-V-Adala Obene S.C.C.A No
4 Of 1994 KARL Xi (1994) 5
20. Lucy-V-Henleys [1970] 1 QB 393
21. Cmbl-V- Frank Kizito [1992-93] HCB 175
22. Sebunya-V-Ucb [1992-93] HCB 224
23. Joseph Mpamya-V-A.G H.C.C.S No 2 Of
1995 (1996) Ii Kair 121
UNPLEADED ISSUES
1. Kahwa & Bikorwenda-V- U.T.C [1978] HCB 316
2. Nkalubo –V- Kibirige [1973] EA 102
3. Plotti –V- The Acacia Co.Ltd [1959] EA 248
4. Kahigiriza-V- Sezi [1982] HCB 148
5. Damji-V-Rambhai [1970] EA 515
6. Shah-V-Patel & Ors [1961] EA 397
7. Odd Jobs-V-Mubia [1970] EA 476
8. Take Me Home Ltd-V-Apollo Construction [1981]
HCB 43
9. Fernandes-V-The People News Papers [1971] 1
ULR 119
10. A.G-V-Baranga[1982] HCB 45
11. Makula International-V-Cardinal Nsubuga
[1982] HCB 11
12. Acar-V-Acar Aliro [1982] HCB 60
13. Kawesa –V-A.G.A
14. Mbarara Coffee Curing Works
Ltd[1975]HCB 57
8.0 SUMMARY PROCEDURE ORDER 33 C.P.R 5
1. Churanjilal & Co.-V-Adam [1950] 17 EACA 92
2. Kundalala Restaurant Decshi
3. Souza Figureldo-V- Moorings Hotel[1959] EA
425
4. Republic Motors Ltd –V- Antlantic Decorations
1982 HCB 104
5. Hasmani –V-Banque Du Congo Belego[1938] 5
EACA 80
 6. Udhansingh-V-Ambalal [1959] EA 69
7. U.T.C-V-Pasture [1954] 21 EACA 163
8. Dubhaifactory-V-Babmba [1963] EA 613
9. Mugwabi-V- Gacuruturu[1967] EA 196
10. Cornwell-V-Desai [1941] 6 ULR 103, 21
EACA 163
11. Momin Corpn –V- Jivan [1964] EA 244
12. Kasule-V- Kawesa 1957 EA 611
13. Grindaysbank-V- Katende Civil Appeal No.
6/80
14. Co-Op Bank-V-Katende Civil Appeal No.
6/80
15. Macula Intergolobal-V- Bank Of Uganda
[1683]HCB 63
16. Ismail Abdalla-V-Abdu[1977]HCB 244
17. Sadolins Paints Ltd-V-
Walimuhammed[1983] EA 395
18. Ucb-V-Salibalaba [1982] HCB 145
19. Konoweeka Archttects-V-Mukasa [1756]
HCB 222
20. Twentsche O.T-V-Bombay [1958] EA 7.11
21. Komiswa-V-Rwahulembe [1971] HCB
22. Wilks –V-Wood[1892] 1982] IQB 684
23. Ucb-V-Mkoome [1982] HCB 22
24. Caltex-V-Kyobe [1988-90]HCB 141
25. Senyangev-V-Naks [1980] HCB 30
26. Zolla-V-Rallibros [1969]E.A. 691
AFFIDAVITS 5
1. Gilbert-V-Endean [1878] Ch.D 259
2. Bitaitana-V-Kananura [1977]HCB 34
3. Phakey-V- World Wide Angences Ltd [1948]15
EACA
4. Standard Goods-V-Musa Harakhchand Nathu
[1950] 17 EACA 99
5. Assanand & Sons-V-E.A. Records [1959] EA 360
6. Eseza Namirembe-V-Musa Kizito [962] EA 413
7. Bombay Flour Mill-V-Pater [1962] EA 803
8. Re Kikoma Sam Millers Co. Ltd [1976] Hcb 50
9. Premichanl Ranchand-V-Quarry Services [2060]
EA 517
10. Kaingana-V-Kasigwa (1978) HCB 59
11. Kabwinulya-V-Kasigwa[1978] HCB 251
12. Re Lokana Okoth [1975] HCB 204
13. Co-Operative Bank-V-Kasiko [1983] HCB
72
14. Rwekibira-V-Muwagibu Kamaya [1972]
 HCB 269
15. Mayanja- Nkangi-V-Nhc HCC No.1972/67
16. Life Insurance –V-Panesar [1967] E.A 614
17. Wanyama –V-Ssengendo Ssalongo [1972]
HCB 185
18. Sekitto [1977] HCB
19. Grindlays Bank (U) Ltd –V- Kamya
Mpalanyi [1977] HCB 248
20. Massa-V-Achen [1978] HCB 297
21. Walker-V-Poole [1982] 21 Ch.D 835
22. Hill-V-Hard Devis [1884] 26 Ch. 470
23. Darlington Baku Nda-V-Kinyatta S.C.C .A
27 Of 1996
24. Nandala-V-Lydiing [163] EA 706
25. Thornhill-V-Thornhill [1965] EA 268
26. Caspaiha-V-Gandy
27. Mypps-V-Hiranoh[1971] EA 169
28. Camele-V-Merali [1966] EA 291
29. Auto Garage –V-Motokov [1971] EA 514
30. Kassam-V-Crt Misc App. No. 524 Of 1996
31. Interid-V-Uganda Oxygen H.C.C.S No 1064
Of 1995
32. Nakiridde-V-Hotel International [1987]
HCB 85
33. Col Dr. Kizza Basigye-V-Museveni Yoweri
Kaguta &Electional Commission, Election
Petition No. 1 Of 2001
34. Namazi-V-Kamukama-V-Sibo [1986] HCB
58
35. Ucc-V-Remation, Court Of Appeal,1998
36. Ismail –V-Kamukama (1992) Iii KARL 113
9.0 ADJOURNMENTS AND PROCECUTION OF 5
SUITS
1. Tirwomwe –V-Kanyoko & 2 Ors [1972] HCB 57
2. Maxwell-V-Keun [1928] 1 KB 645
3. Dick-V-Piller [1943] 1 Aer 627
4. Mboyo&Anor-V-Shah [1968] EA 93 Newbold P.
5. Mohindra-V-Mohindra [1953] 20 EACA 56
6. Ssalongo-V-Nantecolola [1976] HCB 290
7. Habib-V-Rajput [1960] EA 325
8. Patel-V-Gottfriend [1953] 20 EACA 81
9. Shyam&Ors-V-New Place Hotel (No.2) (1972)
EA 199
10. Paramount-V-Nzomo
11. Customs-V-House Of Garmets [1979] HCB
1
 12. Shabani-V-Karada&Co.Ltd [1973] EA 497
13. Mayers-V-Akira Ranch Ltd[1971] EA Pg 56
14. Shah-V-Ali Eaca 45
15. Nyiramakwene-V-Bitariho[1973] HCB 58
16. Din Mohammed-V-Visram&Co. 4 EACA
17. Pronta-V-Afro Trade Promoters Ltd [1978]
HCB
18. Mukisa Biscuits-V-Western Distribtors
[1960] EA 696
19. Victory-V-Duggal [1962] EA 697
20. Limited-V-Sturges [1918] 1 KB 326
21. Nilani-V-Patel [1969] EA 340
22. Parabhal-V-Davji [1969] EA 439
23. Allen-V-Sir Alfred Mcalpine [1968] ALLER
543
24. Musoke-V-Musoke [1988-90] HCB 98
SETTING A SIDE EXPERTE JUDGEMENTS 5
1. Merag-V- Gandhi [1957] EA 466
2. Kimani-V-Mcconnell [1966] EA 547
3. Pirbhai-V-Devji [1962] EA 306
4. Shah-V-Mbogo [1967] EA 116
5. Potgieter-V-Stumberg &Anor [1967] EA 608/9
6. Otanga-V-Nabungo [1965] EA 384
7. Forthill Bakery Supply Co.-V-Wangoe [1958] EA
118
8. Zirondomu-V-Kyamulabi [1975] HCB 337
9. Kawooya –V-Naava [1975] HCB 314
10. Nyapendo-V-Uganada Cement Industry
[1977] HCB 121
11. Tinganyika-V-Sentogo [1977] HCB 115
12. Dumba-V-Alam & Sons [1971] HCB 115
13. Wanendeya-V-Cmb [1985] HCB 266
14. Craig-V-Kanseen [1943] 1 ALLER 108
15. Lugobe-V-Barclays Bank (U) Ltd [1973]
Hcb 60
16. Nicholas Roussos-V- Gulam Hussein Virani
S.C.C.A No 9 Of 1993
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
1. David-V-Cader [1963] 1 WLR 834
2. Tzamburaeis-V-Rodoussakis [1956] 23 EACA
247
3. Windosor-V-Nominees 1 AER 277 [1961] 1
ALLER
4. Sumner-V-Henderson [1963] 1 WLR 823
10.0 TEMPORARY INJUCTIONS 5
 The Judicature Act (Cap 13)
 The Civil Procedure Act (Cap.71); Civil
Procedure Rules (S.1 65-3)
 The government proceeding act (cap 77)
 Justice Egonda Ntende: The Demise Of
Exparte Temporary Injuction
INJUCTION
1. Giella-V-Cassman Brown [1973] E.A 385
2. E.A.Industries Ltd-V-Trufoods [1973] EA
420
3. Sarggnt-V-Patel [1949] 16 EACA 63
4. Janmohamed-V-Madhani [1953] 20 EACA
8
5. Buike Coffee Estates-V-Lutabi [1963] EA
328
6. Nsubuga-V-Muatawe [1974] EA 487
7. In Re Kikoma Saw Mills [1976] HCB 50
8. Kiyimba Kaggwa-V- Katende [1985] HCB
43
9. Eva Mulira-V-Henry Karamuzi [H.C.C.S No.
114/1987]
10. Nkuyahanga-V-Esso [H.C.C.S
No.377/1192]
11. Babumba-V-Bungu [1992] IIKARL
120
12. Robert Kavuma-V-Hotel
International Ltd [Civil Appeal No.8/1990]
13. American Cyanamid-V-Ethican Ltd
[1975] 1 Aer 504
14. Kanyabugunja-V-Kakooza [198-
1990] HCB 166
15. Haji Ahmed Sultan & Sons-V-Nathu
Trust Propertiess Ltd [H.C.C.S
No.649/1991]
16. Shiv Construction Co. Ltd-V-Endeshs
Enterprises [Civil Appeal No.34/1992]
17. Barclays Bank-V-Katende Lutu
18. Kalema-V-Nhcc [1987] HCB 73
19. Attorney General-V-Silver Springs
Hotel Ltd S.C.C.A No.1/9 (1992) V KARL 42
20. Christopher Sebuliba-V-Attorney
General S.C.C.A No.13 Of 1991 (1992)
Karl 64
21. Bahemuka-V-Anywar (1986) H.C.B
71
22. Afro Uganda Bros Ltd-V-Mpologoma
 Bros General Agencies (1987) HCB 93
REINSTATEMENT OF SUITS 5
1. Bandali Jafeer –V-Seggane [1972] ULR 108
2. Nakiridde-V-Hotel International [1987]
HCB 85
3. United Equipment –V-Uganda Bookshop
[1978] HCB 90
4. Girado-V-Alam [1971] EA 448
5. Nic-V-Mugenyi [1987] HCB 28
6. Mulindwa-V-Kisubika [1994] II KALR 72
7. Sebugulu-V-Katunda [1979] HCB 46
8. Marisa-V-Ubl [1988-90] HCB 131
END AND REVIEW OF MODULE 5
MOOT COURT AND DISCUSIONS
Teaching Lectures, Tutorials, Group Discussions, Seminars,
Method Case Studies, Presentations,
Assessment Course work 30%
Final Examination 70%
References  Civil Procedure and Practice in Uganda, Musa Ssekaana,
2007
 CHATALEY & RAO; The Civil Procedure Code
 LANGN; Civil Procedure and Evidence in EAST Africa
 HARWOOD; Odgers on Pleading and Practice
 Judicial Hints on Civil Procedure, Richard Kuloba, 2nd Ed
2009
 Civil Proceedings in East Africa, Spry
 Muller’s Code of Civil procedure
 Introduction to the Law and Practice of Civil Procedure.
 Musa Ssekaana, Civil procedure and practice in Uganda, Law
Africa
 Mulla Civil Procedure
 Recommended Texts
 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Relevant Provisions)
 C.K. Takwani, Code of Civil Procedure
 Sarkar’s Code of Civil Procedure
 SPRY; Civil Procedure in East Africa (As published by Kampala
Law Reports
 Musa Sekaana Civil Procedure in Uganda
 Kiapi: Practice Manual Series; Civil Procedure Vol 1,2,3
 Cliitaley & Rao; The Code of Civil Procedure
 LANGAN; Civil Procedure and Evidence in East Africa
 MuIIa's Code of Civil Procedure
 Sullen & Leake; Precedents of pleadings
 Harwood; Odgers on Pleadings and Practice
Statutes
Civil Procedures Act. Cap, 71.
Civil procedure Rules SI 71-1
The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995 as amended
The Constitution Commercial Court Practice Directions 1996
The Judicature Act Cap. 13
The Judicature (Court Fees and Deposits ) Rules
The Judicature (Supreme Court )Rules Directions 1996
The Civil Procedure Rules S.I 71-1
The Magistrates Courts (Magisterial Area) Instrument
The Magistrates Court Act cap. 16 as amended
The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act Cap.79
The Government Proceedings( Civil Procedure ) Rules S.I 77-1
The Civil Procedure and Limitation (Miscellaneous provision)
Act (Cap.72)
The Government Proceedings Act (Cap.77)
The Local Council Courts Act, 2006
The Limitation Act (Cap 80)
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act (Cap. 4)
21. The Statutory Declarations Act (Cap.22)
The Judicature (Commercial Court Division) Mediation Rules
2007
The Civil Procedure (Amendment) (Judicial Review) Rules 2009
The Commercial Court Division (Mediation Pilot Project) Rules
2003 etc
 LABOUR LAW I
Module Descriptor Hour
s
Module LABOUR LAW I
Name
Module Code LLB 4104
Module Year IV Semester I
Level
Contact 75
Hours
Credit Units 5
Module This module focuses on International structures, policies,
Description and procedures in industrial relations conflict resolution
under arbitration and bargaining. The module further covers
topicsand issues on importance in employment and
industrial law field. others include the nature and purpose
of the legal system and industrial law, the law concerning
the contract of employment, trade union law, and industrial
law powers of governments.
The duties of employers and employees under the law
especially the Employment Act 2006.This module gives the
salient provisions in the law with regard to the formation of
the employment contract, formalities of forming the
contract, duties imposed on both the employee and
employer under the contract. It also highlights the obligation
of the employer to give leave to the employees. This module
further discusses the modes of terminating the employment
contract, rights and duties imposed on either party to the
contract upon termination, covenants’ in restraint of trade
and remedies for breach of the employment contract.
Module The module intends to:
Objectives a) Help students learn the current employment situation
in Uganda
b) Provide students with knowledge of labour laws,
especially the nature and scope of labour law, the
rationale of labour law laws in organizations, the
laabour laws in Uganda, occupational hardzards and
 risks and managing employee relations at work.
c) Enable studfents examine theoretical aspects,
problems and issues in arbitration and bargaining
andmodles of bargaining and arbitration
Learning On successful completion of this module, students should be
Outcomes able to
a) Demonstreate understanding of the nature and scope
of lavbour laws in organizations
b) Appreciate the rationale of labour laws in
organizations
c) Compare and contrast international labour
organization visa-viz the labour laws in Uganda
d) Advise on managing employee relations at work
Module Introduction 3
Content Description: Introduce the module instructors, explain the
module syllabus, and discuss students' and instructors'
expectations
Historical Introduction 5
Description: This section deals with the historical origin of
the various aspects of Labour Law, especially 19 th century
Britain.
Session 1: Influences of Modern Labour Law
Session 2: The British Roots of Labour Law: The
Combination statutes
READING MATERIALS:
R v. Mawbey (1796)6 T.R. 619
Session 3: Repeal of Combination statutes
CASES
i. Walsby v. Anley (1861)3 E & E 516
ii. R v. Duffield (1851)5 Cox 404
Session 4: Common Law – Civil Status of Trade Unions
Session 5: Liability of Trade Unions as Organisations
READING MATERIALS:
Taffvale Railway Co. v Amalgamated Society of Railway
Servants [1901] A.C. 426
Session 6: Political Activity by Trade Unions
THE HISTORY OF TRADE UNION LAW IN UGANDA 7
Description: This section traces the history of trade union
law in Uganda through the colonial and post-colonial period
up the present day.
Session 1: Development of Wage Labour in Uganda
Session 2: The first trade union laws in Uganda
Session 3: Postcolonial Trade union Law Developments
Session 4: The 1970 Trade Unions Act
Rationale for differentiating between a contract of service 8
and a contract for services
Tests and criteria for determining a contract of service and
contract for services
Terms implied and expressed under a contract of services
LAW APPLICABLE
The Contract Act ,2010
The Employment Act ,2006
CASES
i. Harrison Ltd v. Macdonald Evans [1952] I.T.LR 101 AT 111
ii. Jovelyn Byaruhanga v. Attorney General SCCA No.28 1993
iii. Byekwaso v. Attorney General [1980] HCB 101
iv. John F Kityo v. Attorney General [1983] HCB 56
v. Muwonge v. Attorney General [1967] E.A 17
vi. Namwandu v Attorney General [1972] E.A 108
vii. Vallabhudas v.ithaldas & Sons Ltd v. Francis Mateeka CACA
61/2000
viii. Ready Mixed Concrete (South East) Ltd v. Minister of
Pensions and National Insurance [1968] 2 QB 497
ix. Market Investigations Ltd v. Minister of Social Security
[1969] 2 QB 173
x. Global Plant Ltd v. Secretary of State for Social Security
[1971] 1QB 139
xi. Air fix Foot Wear Ltd v. Cope [1978] ICR 1210
xii. Nethermere (St Neots) Ltd v. Gardiner and Taverna [1984] I
RLR 240
CONTEMPORARY LABOUR UNIONS LAW IN UGANDA 7
Description: This section looks at the key aspects of the
current labour unions law in Uganda.
1: International Protection of Labour Unions: ILO
Conventions No. 87 and 98
2: Freedom of Association under Current National
Laws
CASES
i. Dr. S. Lyomoki & Ors V. the Attorney General,
Constitutional Petition No. 8/2004
ii. Ateker Ejalu v. Uganda Railways Workers Union and
Uganda Railways Corporation; Civil Appeal No. 8 of
 1985; [1994] KALR 51.
iii. Omara Okot Yokana Daudi v. NOTU & Suplisius
Okolimong, HCCS No. 728/1985
3: Management of Unions.
4: Public Service Unions.
5: Collective Bargaining
6: Nature of Labour Unions in Uganda today.
INTRODUCTION TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT 8
Description: A general introduction to the idea of
employment contracts.
CONTRACTS OF SERVICE 7
Description: Learning how to differentiate a contract of
service from a contract for services.
Section 2, Employment Act
Cases
i. Market Investigations Ltd v Minister of Social Security
[1969]2 WLR 1/(1969)2 QB 173
ii. Davis v Presbyterian Church (1986) 1 WLR 323
iii. Yewens v Noakes (1880)6 QBD 530
iv. Rocks v Kelly
v. Mersey Docks and Habour Board v Coggins and
Griffiths (1947) AC 1
vi. Nicholas v FJ Sparke and Sons91945) KB 309
vii. Honey Will and Stein Ltd v Larkin Brothers Ltd (1934)
KL 191
viii. Performing Rights Society Ltd v Mitchell and Booker
[1924]1 KB 762
ix. Morren v Swinton & Pendlebury (1965) 1 WLR 576
x. Gold v Essex County (1942) 2 KB 293
xi. Cassidy v Ministry of Health (1951)2 KB 343
xii. Argent v Minister of Social Security and anor (1968) 1
WLR 1749
xiii. WHPT Housing Association Ltd v Sec of State for Social
Services (1981) 1 CR 737
xiv. Stevenson, Johnson and Harrison Ltd v McDonald &
Evans [1952]1 T.L.R 101
xv. Lee Ming in re Sunday Tribune Ltd (1984) 1 WLR 505
xvi. Ready Mixed Concrete(South East) Ltd v Minister of
Pensions [1968]2 QB
xvii. Massey v Crown Life Insurance Ltd [1978] 1 WLR 676
xviii. Warner Holidays Ltd v Sec of State for Social Services
(1953)1 CR 440
xix. Young and Woods v West (1980) 1 WLR 201
xx. McDermott v Loy
xxi. Coincidedeal Bhain v Mooney (1990) WLR 422
xxii.Bank Voor Handel en Scheepvaart NV v Slatford
[1953]1 QB248
EXPRESS TERMS 5
Description: Both the employer and the employee in their
written agreement of employment outline the terms and
conditions of the contract. How these are interpreted and
the requirement at law for specific terms to be made
express is considered in this session.
TERMS IMPLIED BY COMMON LAW 5
Description: Besides express terms of employment
contracts, some terms are implied by common law. These
shall be considered in this session.
Cases
i. Skiilaw v. Southern Foundries (1926) Ltd [1939]2 KB
206
ii. B.P Refinery (Western Port) Pty Ltd v Shire of Hastings
(1978) 52 A.J. LR 20
iii. Devonald v. Rosser & Sons [1906] 2 K728
iv. Meek v. Port of London Authority (1918) 1 Ch 415
v. Orman v. Saville Sportswear Ltd [1960] 1 WLR 1055
vi. Reigate v. Union Manufacturing Co. Ltd (1916) 1 KB
582
vii. Harley v. Pease & Partners Ltd (1915) 1 KB 698
viii. Browning v. Crumlin Valley Collieres Ltd (1926) 1 KB
522
ix. Donald v. Rosser & Son
x. Cresswell v. Sawdon & Co. (1901) 2 KB 653
xi. Re: Rubel Bronze and Metal Co. (1918)1 KB 315
xii. Turner v. Sawdon & Co. (1901) 2 KB 653
xiii. Clayton & Walker Ltd v. Oliver (1930) AC 209
xiv. Manbe v. George Edwards (Day's Theatre) Ltd (1928)1
KB
xv. Harmer v. Cornelius (1958) 5 CB (NS) 26
xvi. Lister v. Romford Ice and Cold Storage Ltd (1957) AC
555
xvii. Paris v. Stepney Borough Council (1951)AC 367
xviii. Ottoman Bank v. Chakarian [1930]AC 277
xix. Johnstone v. Bloomesbury Health Authority (1991)2
WLR 1362
xx. Cresswell v. Board of Inland Revenue (1984) ICR 508
 xxi. Secretary of State for Employment v. ASLEF (1972) 2
QB 455
xxii. Hivac Ltd v. Park Royal Scientific Inst)ruments Ltd
[1946] Ch 169
xxiii. Sybron Coorporation v. Rochem (1984)1 Ch 112 /
(1983) IRLR 253
xxiv. Bell v. Lever Bros [1932] AC 161
xxv. Reading v. AG [1951] AC 507
xxvi. Marshall v. Industrial System and Control Ltd (1992) 1
WLR 294
xxvii. Wessex Diaries Ltd v Smith (1935)2 KB 8
xxviii. Swain v. West (Butchers) Ltd[1936] 3 ALL ER 261
xxix. Robb v. Green [1895]2 QB 315
xxx. Turner v. Vivian (1873) 37 J.P. 228
xxxi. National Trading Co-op v. Kityo
OTHER TERMS 5
Description: Some terms of employment contracts are not
express nor implied at common law, but implied by various
laws. These shall be looked at in this session.
Cases
i. Prof. S Huq v. Islamic University in Uganda, Appeal No.
47/1995
ii. Dr. Sam Lyomoki and5 others v. Attorney General
(2005)2 EA 127
iii. Car and General v. Bholmi
MODES OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT 5
Description: Contracts of employment can be terminated in
various ways. This session will introduce students to these
various ways.
Cases
i.Birch and Humber v. The University of Liverpool (1985)
IRLR 165
ii.Bank of Uganda v. Fred William Masaba and 5 others Civil
Appeal No 3 of 1998
iii.Nuwemuguzi v. National Water and Sewerage
Corporation Civil Appeal No 26 of 1993
iv.Bliss v. South East Thames Regional Health Authority
(1987)1 CR 700
v.Rigby v. Ferodo Ltd (1988) 1 CR 29
vi.London Transport Executive v. Clarke (1981) 1 CR 355
vii.Dans Contractors Ltd v. Fareham D.C (1956) AC 696
viii.Williams v. Watson Luxury Coaches Ltd (1990) IRLR 164
ix.Taylor v. Caldwell (1863)3 QB 866
 x.Poussard v. Spiers (1876) 1 QB 410
xi.Morgan v. Manser (1948)1 KB 184
xii.F.C Shepherd & Co. .v Jerrom (1987) 1 QB 301
TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT 5
UNDER COMMON LAW
Description: The class will consider the various modes of
termination of the contract of employment established
under common law.
Cases
i.A.M Jabi v. Municipal Council [1975] HCB 191
ii.Ridge v. Baldwin
iii.Bholmi v. Car and General
iv.Cyril Leonard & Co. v. Sinio Securities Trust and Boston
Deep Sea Fishing Co
v.Nuwemuguzi v. National Water and Sewerage
Corporation Civil Appeal No 26 of 1993
vi.Grundy v. Sun Printing and Publishing Association
[1916]33 TLR 77
vii.Adams v. Union Cinemas Ltd [1939]3 All ER 136
viii.Bauman v. Houlton Press Ltd [1952]2 All ER 1121
ix.Nicholls v. Falcon Airways Ltd [1962] Lloyds 245
x.Hill v. CA Parsons & Co. Ltd [1972] Ch 305 [1971]3 All ER
1345
xi.McDonnel v. Ministry of Education [1940]IR 316
xii.Riordan v. War Office [1959]3 All ER 552
xiii.Brennan v. Lindley & co. limited [1874] IRLR 153
xiv.Harris & Russell Ltd [1973] 3 All ER 31
xv.Mowlem Northern Ltd v. Watson [1990] ICR 751
xvi.East African Airways v. Knight [1975] EA 165
xvii.Barclays Bank v. Mubiru
xviii.Ushillini Gullbhai v. Kampala Pharmaceuticals
TERMINATION BY NOTICE 5
Description: The class will explore the antecedents of
terminating an employment contract by notice.
Cases
i.Lulume v C.M.B [1970] E.A 155
ii.Wakiro & Anor v Committee of Bugisu Cooperative Union
[1968] EA 523
iii.A.M Jabi v Municipal Council [1975] HCB 191
iv.E Ngiro v Dunlop E Africa (1977) HCB 333
v.Konig v Karanje Naranjel Propoerties [1968]EA 223
vi.London Transport Executive v Clarke
vii.Wakiro v Committee of Bigusi Cooperative Union [1968]
 EA 523
viii.Lulume v Coffee Marketing Board
OTHER FORMS OF TERMINATION 5
Description: The class will consider all the other forms of
termination of an employment contract in addition to those
already covered.
Cases
i.Barclays Bank of Uganda v Godfrey Mubiru Civ. App 1 of
1998
ii.Niwemugizi v National Water & Sewerage Cooporation
SCCA No 26/1993
iii.Pepper v Webb [1969] I WLR 514
iv.Grover v B.L.N. Ltd [1973] IR 388
v.Carvill v Irish Industrial Bank [1968] IR 325
vi.Laws v London Chronicle Ltd [1959] 1 WLR 698
vii.Simon v Hover [1977] ICR 61
viii.Sinclair v Neighbour [1976]
ix.Clouston & Co. Ltd v Corry [1906] AC 122
x.Boston Deep Sea Fishing and Coco v Ansell [1888]
xi.Jupiter General Insurance Co. Ltd v Shroff [1937] 3 All ER
67
xii.Blyth v Scottish Liberal Club [1983] IRLR
xiii.Konig v Karanjee Naranjee properties [1968] EA 223
xiv.Bervani Harris v Gair [1981] IRLR 520
Teaching Lectures, Tutorials, Cases Studies, Group Discussions,
Method Seminars, Presentations
Assessment Course work 30%
Final Examination 70%
References  Barya B.J.J., 2007: Freedom of Association and Uganda's New
Labour Laws: A Critical Analysis of Workers Organisational Rights,
HURIPEC Working Paper No. 4
 Southall R (Ed),(1988), Trade Unions and New
Industrialisation of the Third World, Zed, London.
 Sand brook R,(1975) Proletarians and African Capitalism – the
Kenyan Case 1960-1972, C.U.P, London.
 Scott R., (1966), The Development of Trade Unions in
Uganda, EAPH, Nairobi.
 Rideout R.W.,(1976), Principles of Labour Law, 5th Ed, Sweet &
Maxwell, London.
 Angeret, Trade Union Law in Uganda, 1998
 Barya B.J.J., Law, State and Working Class Organisation in
Uganda 1962-1987, PhD Dissertation, Warwick. 1990
 Barya B.J.J. Workers and the Law in Uganda, CBR Working
Paper No. 17, 1991
  Barya B.J.J., Trade Unions and the Struggle for Associational
Space in Uganda: The 1993 Trade Union Law and Article 40 of
the Constitution, CBR Working Paper No. 63, 2001
 Blanplain R. and Engels.,(2001) Comparative Labour Law and
Industrial Relations in Industrialized Market Economies, Kluer Law
International, Hague, .
 Drake D.C.,(1973) Labour Law, Sweet & Maxwell.
 R. Upex.,(2006) Labour Law, Oxford Pres.
 J. M. Servais.,(2005) International Labour Law, Kluwer Law
International
 Freund B.,(1988) The African Worker, C.P.U
 Southall R (Ed).,(1988) Trade Unions and New Industrialisation of
the Third World, Zed, London.
 Sand brook R,,(1975) Proletarians and African Capitalism – the
Kenyan Case 1960-1972, C.U.P, London.
 Scott R.,(1966) The Development of Trade Unions in Uganda, EAPH,
Nairobi.
 Rideout R.W.,(1976) Principles of Labour Law, 5th Ed, Sweet
&Maxwell, London.
Law Applicable
 The Constitution of Uganda, 1995
 Employment Act No.8 2006
 Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act
 Labour Unions Act 2006
 Public Service Act
 Judicature Act Cap 13
 The 1937 Trade Union Ordinance
 1943 Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Ordinance
 1952 Trade Unions Ordinance
 Public Service (Negotiating Machinery) Act No. 78 of 1963
 Trade Unions Act No.11 of 1965
 The Trade Unions Act No. 40 of 1970
 The Common Man's Charter
 The Nakivubo Pronouncement
 Communication from the Chair
 The Trade Union Act Amendment Decree No. 10 of 1971
 The Trade Union Act Amendment Decree No. 29 of 1973
 The Trade Union Decree No. 20 of 1976
 The Trade Union Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) Statute
No. 10 of 1993
 Constitution of Uganda, 1995, Article 29 and 40
 The Labour Unions Act No.7/2006
 The Trade Union Regulations
 Labour Disputes (Arbitration & settlement) Act, 2006
 ILO Conventions No. 87, 98, 135, 141, 151, 154
 ILO Recommendations No. 143, 149, 159
 ILO: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining, 1994
 2006 Labour Unions Act

Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act 2006

Public Service (Negotiating, Consultative and Dispute

Settlement Machinery) Act No. 10 of 2008
Cases
i. Harrison Ltd v Macdonald Evans [1952] I.T.LR 101 AT 111
ii. Jovelyn Byaruhanga v Attorney General SCCA No.28 1993
iii. Byekwaso v Attorney General [1980] HCB 101
iv. John F Kityo v Attorney General [1983] HCB 56
v. Muwonge v Attorney General [1967] E.A 17
vi. Namwandu v Attorney General [1972] E.A 108
vii. Vallabhudas Vithaldas & Sons Ltd v Francis Mateeka CACA 61/2000
viii. Ready Mixed Concrete (South East) Ltd v Minister of Pensions and
National Insurance [1968] 2 QB 497
ix. Market Investigations Ltd v Minister of Social Security [1969] 2 QB
173
x. Global Plant Ltd v Secretary of State for Social Security [1971] 1QB
139
xi. Air fix Foot Wear Ltd v Cope [1978] ICR 1210
xii. Nethermere (St Neots) Ltd v Gardiner and Taverna [1984] I RLR
240
 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Module Descriptor Hour
s
Module INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Name
Module LLB 4105
Code
Module Year VI Semester I
Level
Contact 75
Hours
Credit Units 5
Module This module offers an introduction into legal and
Description policy aspects of Intellectual Property especially the
patents, and confidential information. The module
also provides vital knowledge as to the protection and
regulation pertaining to the use of intangible assets
comprising knowledge and information.
These intangible assets have increasingly become of
commercial significance in particular to foster
innovation, exploitation and the use of intellectual
property
Module This module aims at enabling students to:
Objectives a) Understand the development and contemporary
significance of intellectual property in the
context of international economic activity
b) Appreciate the principles of Intellectual Property
Law and Policy
c) Grasp the legal and regulatory problems
associated with contemporary developments in
technology and commercial practice for
example legal protection of software and
databases, and other innovations.
d) Comprehend the enforcement of intellectual
property rights
Learning pon successful completion of this module students
Outcomes are expected to:
a) Demonstrate understanding of the concepts
underlying intellectual property
b) Demonstrate an appreciation and applicability
 of registration and protection of intellectual
property;
c) Analyse and advise on infringement of
intellectual property and the remedies available
d) Grasp all the principles and doctrines pertaining
to the jurisdiction by courts in transnational
litigation
e) Guide courts in the selection of jurisdiction
f) Determine when and whether or not a given
court should recognize and enforce a foreign
judgment.
g) Conduct effective research to gather and
process information about the law applicable in
a given situationSelect the most suitable
approaches to guide courts in their application
Module MODULE INTRODUCTION & INTRODUCTORY 5
Content ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Cases
i. Young v Rosenthal [1884] 1 RPC 29
ii. Hickton’s Patent Syndicate v Patents & Machine
Improvements Co. [1909] 26 RPC
iii. Darcy v Allin [1602] Co Rep 84b
iv. Lairdet’s Patent, [1773] 1 WPC 52
PATENT LAW: 5
Background, basic principles & practical aspects
Cases
i. Young v. Rosenthal [1884] 1 RPC 29
ii. Hickton’s Patent Syndicate v. Patents & Machine
Improvements Co. [1909] 26 RPC
iii. Darcy v. Allin [1602] Co Rep 84b
Practical Considerations 7
Cases on priority date,
Specifications
Claims
Cases
i. Sanitam Services (E.A) Ltd v Rentokil (K) Ltd &
Anor [2006] eKLR
ii. Sanitam Services (E.A) Ltd v Rentokil (K) Ltd &
Anor [2010] eKLR
iii. In the matter of Abaco Machines (Australasia)
Pty Ltd’s Application [2007] EWHC 347 (Pat)
iv. Biogen Inc v Medeva Plc. [1997] RPC
v. AEA Technology PLC v. Peter Read [1999]
UKIntelIP o03699
vi. Glaverbel SA v British Coal Corp [1995] RPC 255
Requirements for Patentability & ownership of 5
patents
Introduction & Basic Requirements
i. Apex Creative Ltd & Anor v Kartasi Industries Ltd
[2011] Eklr
ii. Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Ltd v
Safaricom Ltd [2012] eKLR
iii. Hydra-Ject Services UK Ltd & Anor. V. Eric James
(Patent) [2004] UKIntelIP 020604
iv. Biogen Inc v Medeva plc [1995] RPC 25
Ownership: Dealing with Patents 8
Cases
i. Windsurfing International Inc v Tabur Marine [1985]
RPC 59
ii. General Tire & Rubber Co v Firestone Tyre& Rubber
Co Ltd [1972] RPC 457
iii. Union Carbide Corp v BP Chemicals Ltd [1998] RPC
1
iv. Lux Traffic Controls Ltd v Pike Signals Ltd [1993]
RPC 107
v. British Leyland Motor Corporation Ltd v. Armstrong
Patents Co. Ltd [1986] AC 577
vi. Biogen Inc v Medeva plc [1997] RPC 1
vii. Petra Fischer’s Application [1997] RPC 899
viii. Molnlyke AB v Proctor Gamble (No. 5) [1994] RPC 49
ix. Theresia M. Benker v. The Comptroller General of
Patents [2011] EWHC 3604
x. Windsurfing International Inc v Tabur Marine [1985]
RPC 59 at 73
xi. BASF AG v. Smith Kline Beecham Plc [2002] EWHC
1373 (Patents)
Exclusion from Patentability 6
Materials
Sec.8 (3) of the Industrial Properties Act.
i. Section 8(3) Industrial Properties Act, 2013
ii. A discovery, scientific theory or mathematical
method
iii. Citibank v Comptroller [2006] EWHC 1676
iv. Chiron Corp. v Organon Teknika Ltd (No. 3) [1994]
FSR 202
v. Genetech’s Patent [1987] RPC 553
vi. Gales Application [1991] RPC 305
vii. Autonomy Corporation Ltd v. The Comptroller
General [2008] EWHC 1640
viii. Re Gale’s Patent Application [1991] RPC 305
ix. Fujitsu Ltd’s Application [1997] RPC 608
Exclusions, Ownership & Dealing in Patents 6
Materials
Sec. 13, 38, 39, 42, 43 & 46 of the Industrial
Properties Act
Cases on Genetic Engineering; Proprietorship;
Employee inventors, Dealing in patents.
Sec. 13 of the Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Genetic Engineering
Onco-Mouse/Harvard [1990] EPOR 4 and [1990] EPOR
501
Ownership & Dealings in Patents
Proprietorship:
Sec. 38, 42, 43 & 46. Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Exclusions (Continued) 6
Sec. 43, 44, 50, 58 & 66 of the Industrial Properties
Act
Cases on compulsory license; terms of license; use by
the state
Infringement (Continued) 7
Materials
Bainbridge (pp. 492-524)
Sec. 92, 93, 94, Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Hadley Industries Plc v. Metal Sections Ltd et al
[1998] EWHC Patents 284
Adwest Engine Controls Ltd & Anor v. Tavismanor Ltd
[1997] EWHC Patents 353
Pioneer Electronics Inc v Warner Manufacturing
Europe GmbH [1995] RPC 487
Infringement – Defenses & remedies. 7
Materials
Bainbridge(pp.492-524)
Sec. 93 of the Act.
i. Sanitam Services Ltd v Bins (Nairobi) Services Ltd
[2008] KLR
ii. Auchincloss v Agricultural & Veterinary Supplies Ltd
[1997] RPC 649
iii. Solar Thomson Engineering Co Ltd v Barton [1997]
RPC
iv. Microbeads AC v Vinburst Road Markings Ltd [1975]
1 All ER 529
Infringement: claim for damages; Right to 6
Health issues.
 Materials
The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995
i. Rodi & Wienenberger AG v Henry Showell Ltd [1969]
RPC 367
ii. Van der Lely NV v Bamfords [1963] RPC 61
iii. Catnic components Ltd v Hill & Smith Ltd [1982]
RPC 183
iv. PLG Research Ltd v Avardon International Ltd [1995]
FSR 116
Patent rights vis-à-vis right to health. 7
Material
The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995
Teaching Lectures, Tutorials, Cases Studies, Group Discussions,
Method Seminars, Presentations
Assessment Course work 30%
Final Examination 70%
References  M. Boldrin & D. K. Levine: Open Source Software: Who
needs Intellectual property? Jan. 2007, Vol. 57, Issue No.
1
 Case study on Turmeric: The Centre for scientific and
Industrial Research of India filed a re-examination
request with the US Patent and Trademark Office,
seeking revocation of a 1994 patent issued to the
University of Mississippi.
 Bainbridge (2010), Intellectual Property, 8th Edition.
 Li Westerlund, (2001), Biotechnology Patents:
Equivalency & Exclusions under the European & U.S.
Patent Law
 W.R. Cornish, Cases & Materials on Intellectual Property,
5th Edition. Legislation, related material & Agreements:
The Industrial Property Act, 2013 and Patent Regulations S.I
216-1
The Swakopmund Protocol on the Protection of Traditional
Knowledge and the Expressions of Folklore
The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial property,
Article 5A [Available at WTO website – see link below]
TRIPS Agreement, special reference to articles 6, 7, 8, 27. 30
and 31 [Available at WTO website – see below]

Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health,

14th November 2001 [Available at WTO website].
WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook: Policy Law and Use,
WIPO Publication No. 489(E) (WIPO, Geneva), which is freely
available online at the WIPO website:
http://www.wipo.org/news/en/index.html?
wipo_content_frame=/news/en/documents.html
Patents and Utility Models
Patent law- Background & Basic Principles.
Ref(s) (see citations above): Bainbridge; Cornish; for free
access to British and Irish case law on I.P, see URL:
http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKIntelIP and
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Patents )
Young v Rosenthal [1884] 1 RPC 29
Hickton’s Patent Syndicate v Patents & Machine
Improvements Co. [1909] 26 RPC
Darcy v Allin [1602] Co Rep 84b
Lairdet’s Patent, [1773] 1 WPC 52
In Re: Patent Application by CFPH LLC [2005] EWHC 1589
Chiron Corporation v Organon Teknka Ltd [1995] FSR 325
Sec. 21(1) Industrial Property Act, 2013
Regln. 17, 18, 21, 22, Patent Regulations SI 216-1
Practical Considerations:
Priority date, Specifications and Claims: Sec. 10 (2), Industrial
Properties Act, 2013
Sanitam Services (E.A) Ltd v Rentokil (K) Ltd & Anor [2006] eKLR
i. In the matter of Abaco Machines (Australasia) Pty Ltd’s
Application [2007] EWHC 347 (Pat) Biogen Inc v Medeva Plc.
[1997] RPC
AEA Technology PLC v. Peter Read [1999] UKIntelIP o03699
Glaverbel SA v British Coal Corp [1995] RPC 255Sec. 21(1)(c) and
(1)(e)Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Regn., 19, 21, 22 Patent Regulations SI 216-1
Apex Creative Ltd & Anor v Kartasi Industries Ltd [2011] eKLR
Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Ltd v Safaricom Ltd
[2012] eKLR
Hydra-Ject Services UK Ltd & Anor. V. Eric James (Patent) [2004]
UKIntelIP 020604
Biogen Inc v Medeva plc [1995] RPC 25
Novelty:
Sec. 10(1) Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Windsurfing International Inc v Tabur Marine [1985] RPC 59
General Tire & Rubber Co v Firestone Tyre & Rubber Co Ltd [1972]
RPC 457
Union Carbide Corp v BP Chemicals Ltd [1998] RPC 1
Lux Traffic Controls Ltd v Pike Signals Ltd [1993] RPC 107
Inventive step:
In Re: Patent Application by Cecil Lloyd Crawford [2005] EWHC
2417
British Leyland Motor Corporation Ltd v. Armstrong Patents Co. Ltd
[1986] AC 577
Biogen Inc v Medeva plc [1997] RPC 1
Petra Fischer’s Application [1997] RPC 899
Molnlyke AB v Proctor Gamble (No. 5) [1994] RPC 49
Tests for inventive step:
Theresia M. Benker v. The Comptroller General of Patents [2011]
EWHC 3604
Windsurfing International Inc v Tabur Marine [1985] RPC 59 at 73
Inventiveness/Non-Obviousness:
Sec. 11(1) Industrial Properties Act, 2013
BASF AG v. Smith Kline Beecham Plc [2002] EWHC 1373 (Patents)
Industrial application:
Sec. 12(1) Industrial Properties Act, 2013
from Patentability:
See: Section 8 Chiron Corp v Murex Diagnostics Ltd [1996] RPC 535
Chiron Corp. v Organon Teknika Ltd (No. 3) [1994] FSR 202
Hiller’s Application [1969] RPC 267
Exclusion (3) Industrial Properties Act, 2013
A discovery, scientific theory or mathematical method
Citibank v Comptroller [2006] EWHC 1676
Chiron Corp. v Organon Teknika Ltd (No. 3) [1994] FSR 202
Genetech’s Patent [1987] RPC 553
Gales Application [1991] RPC 305
A scheme, rule or method for performing any mental act,
playing a game or doing business, or a program for a
computer
Autonomy Corporation Ltd v. The Comptroller General [2008]
EWHC 1640
Re Gale’s Patent Application [1991] RPC 305
Fujitsu Ltd’s Application [1997] RPC 608
Mode of storage:
Genver’s Application [1970] RPC 91
Burrough’s Corporation (Perkin’s) Application [1974] RPC 147
Mental steps doctrine:
Raytheon Co’s Application [1993] RPC 427
Fujitsu Ltd’s Application [1997] RPC 608
Exclusions:
Sec. 13 of the Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Genetic Engineering
Onco-Mouse/Harvard [1990] EPOR 4 and [1990] EPOR 501
Ownership & Dealings in Patents
Proprietorship:
Sec. 38, 42, 43 & 46. Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Michael B. Fraser et al v. Oystertec Plc et al [2003] EWHC
2787
Goddin and Rennies Application [1996] RPC 141
Henry’s Brothers Ltd v The Ministry of Defense [1997] RPC
693
Employee inventors:
Charles Parsons v. Patent Letters [1898] AC 673
Eloctrolux Ltd v Hudson [1977] FSR 312
Greater Glasgow Health Board’s Application [1996] RPC 207
Dealing in patents:
Sec. 39, Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Baxter Int. Inc v Nederlands Produktielaboratium [1998] RPC
250
Coflexip Stena Offshore Ltd’s Patent [1997] 179
Insituform Technical Services Ltd v Inliner UK Plc [1992] RPC
83
Beecham Group Ltd. v. International Products Ltd. & Anor
[1968] E.A 396
Compulsory license:
Sec. 43, 44, 58 Industrial Properties Act. 2013
Research Corporation’s (Carboplatin) Patent [1990] RPC 663
EC Commission v United Kingdom [1993] FSR 1
Richco Plastic Co’s Patent [1989] RPC 722
Terms of license as of right or compulsory license:
Sec. 50, Industrial Properties Act, 2013
British Technology Group v. Boehringer Mannheim
Corporation [2000] EWHC Patents 148
Smith Kline & French Laboratories Ltd (Cimetidine) Patents
[1990] RPC 203
American Cynamid Co’s (Fenbufen) Patent [1990] RPC
Use by the State:
i. Sec. 66, Industrial Properties Act 2013
Dory v Sheffield Health Authority [1991] FSR 221
Brittany Hayes: Innovation & Infringement: The Wright
Brothers, Glenn H. Curtiss, and the Aviation Patent Wars
Industrial Designs/Utility Models:
Secs. 2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 75, 80 of Industrial Properties
Act, 2013
Safepak Ltd v Power Plast Industries Ltd [2014] eKLR
Safepak Ltd v Asili Plastics Ltd [2013] eKLR
Patents – Infringement, Defenses and Remedies
Infringement:
Sec. 92, 93, 94, Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Hadley Industries Plc v. Metal Sections Ltd et al [1998] EWHC
Patents 284
Adwest Engine Controls Ltd & Anor v. Tavismanor Ltd [1997]
EWHC Patents 353
Pioneer Electronics Inc v Warner Manufacturing Europe GmbH
[1995] RPC 487
Interpretation of claims:
Rodi & Wienenberger AG v Henry Showell Ltd [1969] RPC 367
Van der Lely NV v Bamfords [1963] RPC 61
Catnic components Ltd v Hill & Smith Ltd [1982] RPC 183
PLG Research Ltd v Avardon International Ltd [1995] FSR 116
Equivalence:
Rodi & Wienberger AG v Henry Showell Ltd [1969] RPC 365
Epilady patent [1991] RPC 597
Improver Corp v Raymond Industries Ltd [1991] FSR 223
Evidence:
Sanitam Services (EA) Ltd v Tamia Ltd & 16 Ors [2012] eKLR
Morris v London Iron & Steel Co. [1987] All ER 496
Imperial Chemical Industries v Montedison (UK) Ltd [1995]
RPC 449
Defenses:
Sanitam Services Ltd v Bins (Nairobi) Services Ltd [2008]
eKLR
Auchincloss v Agricultural & Veterinary Supplies Ltd [1997]
RPC 649
Solar Thomson Engineering Co Ltd v Barton [1997] RPC
Microbeads AC v Vinburst Road Markings Ltd [1975] 1 All ER
529
Remedies:
Sec. 93, Industrial Properties Act, 2013
Crossley v The Derby Gas Light Co. [1834] 4 LT Ch. 25
Union Carbide Corp v BP Chemicals Ltd [1998] FSR 1
Genetics BV Smith Kline & French Laboratories Ltd [1997] RPC
801
Shelfer v City of London Electric Lighting Co. [1895] 1 Ch 287
American Cynamid Co v Ethicon Ltd [1975] AC 396
Assessment of damages:
General Tire & Rubber Co v Firestone Tyre & Rubber Co Ltd
[1975] 2 All ER 173
Gerber Garments Technology Inc v Lectra Systems Ltd [1995]
RPC 383
South Australia Asset Management Corp v York Montague
[1996] 3 WLR 87
Patent rights vis-à-vis Right to Health:
P.A.O & 2 Others v Attorney General [2012] eKLR