All courts - 1959

Practice-Leave to defend—Affidavit of defendant showing triable issues- Whether defences raised “tenuous”—Offer by appellant to pay sum claimed by instalments—Whether leave to defend unconditionally should be given. 

Crown-Proceedings against-Appeal from decision of Minister-Whether Attorney-General should be joined as respondent-Wheat Industry Ordinance, 1952, s. 7, s. 8, s. 9, s. 10, s. 11, s. 12, s. 13 (K.)—Wheat Board (Procedure) Rules, 1954, (K.)—Wheat Industry (Licences and Permits) Rules, 1953 (K.)—Crown Proceedings Ordinance, 1956, s. 2, s. 12, s. 19 (K.)—Civil Procedure Ordinance (Cap. 5), (K.)—Civil Procedure (Revised) Rules, 1948, O. LI (K.)—Supreme Court of Judicature (Consolidation) Act, 1925—Rules of the Supreme Court, O. IA., r. 1 (b). 
 

Mohamedan Law—Succession—Deceased leaving widow and no other heir— Whether Wakf Commissioners entitled to residue of estate after payment to widow of her share-Wakf Commissioners Ordinance, 1951, s. 18 (K.)— Public Trustee Ordinance (Cap. 37), s. 9, s. 11 (3) (K.)—Mohamedan Marriage, Divorce and Succession Ordinance (Cap. 148), s. 4 (K.).

Probate Application to dispense with surety required for applicant's administration bond. Whether the court has the power to grant such an application—Indian Succession Act, 1865, s. 256—Indian Probate and Administration Act, 1881, 
 

Rates Rateable hereditament-Land divided into residential plots forming part of subdivisional scheme—Plots unsold or leased—Objection to municipal valuer valuing each plot as separate entity-Principles on which such land to be valued-Local Government (Rating) Ordinance, 1928 (Cap. 137), s. 6 (K.)—Local Government (Valuation and Rating) Ordinance, 1956, (K.). 
 

Practice-Court of Appeal-Extension of time to lodge appeal-Whether "sufficient cause” shown—Whether an incompetent appeal is “dismissed” or “struck out”—Eastern African Court of Appeal Rules, 1954, r. 9, r. 19 (6), r. 56, r. 58 and r. 62 (4) (e)—Eastern African Court of Appeal Order-in-Council 1950, s. 14 (b). 
 

Foreign judgment—Registration in High Court of Tanganyika-Judgment of South African Court-Setting aside registration-Meaning of "notice" in s. 6 (1) (a) (iii) of Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (T..)—English Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act, 1933, s. 4 (1) (a) (iii)-Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 8), s. 4 and s. 6 (1) (a) (iii) (T.). 
 

 Certiorari-Practice—Application for extension of time after expiry of period of limitation-English Rules of the Supreme Court, O. 59, r. 4 (2)—Tanganyika Order-in-Council, 1920, s. 17 (2) (T.)—English Crown Office Rules, 1906, r. 21, r. 30—Indian Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, s. 151–Indian Acts. (Application) Ordinance (Cap. 2), s. 2 (T.). 
 

Practice-Appeal-Whether respondent must give notice of appeal when supporting decision appealed from on grounds different from those relied on by trial judge-Eastern African Court of Appeal Rules, 1954, r. 65 (1). Pleading Amendment—Plaint amended without leave before service—Whether leave required-Civil Procedure (Revised) Rules, 1948, O. VI, r. 19 (K.). Fraud-Pleading-Facts which, if proved, amount to fraud pleaded-Whether 
Fraudulent intent must be specifically alleged. 
Evidence—Admissibility—Letters written to and by party showing his state of 
mind—Whether admissible under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, s. 157. Fraud-Order of court obtained by half-truth—Whether half-truth can amount to fraud.
 

Firearms-Loan of firearm to friend-Whether loan is a “transfer" within the Arms and Ammunition Ordinance (Cap. 223), s. 14 (T.). 

Street traffic-Windscreen and mudguard missing on vehicle—Whether vehicle in good mechanical repair—Traffic Ordinance and Rules (Cap. 168), r. 45 (T.). 
 

Hire-purchase—Fitness of article hired—Action by hirer for return of deposit— Whether recoverable-Indian Contract Act, 1872, s. 150-Sale of Goods Ordinance (Cap. 290), s. 2, s. 3, s. 16 and s. 26 (K.)—Factors Act, 1889, s. 9—Sale of Goods Act, 1893, s. 1, s. 14, s. 25 and s. 62—Hire-Purchase Act, 1938, s. 8. 

Criminal law-Larceny—Stealing by finding—Plea of “I found it and sold it”- Plea recorded as plea of guilty-Failure to explain nature of the charge— Penal Code, s. 263 (4) (K.)—English Larceny Act, 1916, s. 1 (2) (d). 
 

Criminal law—Murder—Misdirection—Intoxication—Burden of proof. 
 

Fraud-Company-Misrepresentation in circular letter-Subscriptions for shares obtained by misrepresentation—Action for deceit-Finding that defendant honestly believed statements made-Finding reversed on appeal-Whether appellate court justified in interfering with finding of trial judge on question of credibility. 
Appeal Judge without jury-Finding as to the credibility and honesty of the defendant 
—Circumstances in which the appellate court may interfere. 
 

Enemy—Administration of estates—Deceased not an enemy but residuary legatee and persons entitled to portions of estate enemies—Orders vesting property in Custodian-Whether orders void since deceased not an enemy-Trading with the Enemy Ordinance, 1939, s. 2, s. 4 and s. 9 (K.)—Indian Succession Act, 1865, s. 212—Trading with the Enemy Act, 1939, s. 7. 

Habeas Corpus—Application by mother-Daughter over eighteen becoming Muslim and marrying Muslim according to religious rites—No allegation of restraint-Whether ground exists for issue of writ. Conflict of laws-Girl domiciled in Scotland marries Muslim in Kenya according to religious rites after becoming Muslim-Lack of parental consent to marriage-Whether marriage valid—Mohammedan Marriage, Divorce and Succession Ordinance (Cap. 148) (K.)—East Africa Order in Council, 1911, art. 2-Colonial Marriages Act. 1865, s. 1. 
 

Constitutional law-Protectorate-Agreement between Crown and African ruler-Act of State—Jurisdiction of court to consider whether legislation is ultra vires Act of State-The Ankole Agreement, 1901 (U.)—Uganda Order-in-Council, 1902, s. 2, s. 7, s. 13, s. 14, s. 15 (U.)—Foreign Jurisdiction Act, 1890 -District Administration (District Councils) Ordinance, 1955, as amended, s. 25 A, s. 69 (U.)—Crown Lands Ordinance (Cap. 117), s. 2, s. 24, s. 35 (a) (U.)—Crown Lands (Declaration) Ordinance (Cap. 118), s. 2 (U.)—Suits By 
G or Against the Government Ordinance (Cap. 7), s. 2 (U.)—Ankole Constitutional Regulations, 1955 (U.)—Crown Lands (Adjudication) Rules, 1958, r. 3, r. 14 and r. 17 (U.)—Buganda Native Laws (Declaratory) Ordinance (Cap. 71), s. 3 (U.)—The Buganda Agreement, 1955, First Schedule, Second Schedule (U.) -Buganda Agreement, 1955, Order in Council, 1955, s. 2 (2) (U.)—Evidence Ordinance (Cap. 9), s. 43, s. 46 (U.)—Civil Procedure Rules, O. 16, H 2 (U.). 
 

Administration of estates—Partition—Application by Administrator-General for directions either to vest or partition property among heirs-Whether court has power 
to order partition except on beneficiary's application- Administrator-General's Decree (Cap. 12), s. 17 (Z.)—Succession Decree C (Cap. 13), s. 7, s. 179 and s. 264 (Z.)—Indian Probate and Administration Act, 1881-Rules of Court, 1922 to 1934, r. 33 (Z.)

Practice-Execution against sureties—Adjustment of decree-Indian Code of 
Civil Procedure, 1908, s. 47, s. 145 and O. 21, r. 2. Evidence Guarantee-Letter of guarantee to have been signed originally by four-Signed by three with oral assurance that three signatures were sufficient security. Whether oral evidence admissible to establish the assurance—Indian Acts (Application) Ordinance (Cap. 2 Supp. 56), s. 4 (T.)— Tanganyika Order-in-Council, 1920, art. 17 (2) (T.)—Indian Contract Act 1872, s. 10, s. 144—Statute of Frauds 1677, (29 Car. 2, c. 3), s. 4— Indian Evidence Act, 1872, s. 92—Indian Limitation Act, 1908, First Schedule, art. 174. 
 

Rates-Exemption-Land owned privately used exclusively by vehicles and members of the public-Whether land entitled to exemption from rates— Local Government (Rating) Ordinance, (Cap. 317), s. 3 (9) (T.). 
 

Sale of goods-Sale by description-Goods not in accordance with description— Goods rejected by buyer-Whether the buyer is entitled to reject the goods. Insurance-Marine insurance-Insurance by buyer of goods-Goods insured rejected by buyer—Goods damaged while lying at wharf-Endorsement of policy to seller by buyer after goods rejected and after loss sustained- Whether buyer has any interest in policy after rejecting goods—English Marine Insurance Act, 1906, s. 5 (1), s. 6 (1) and (2), s. 7 (1) and (2) and s. 51. 
 

Sale of goods-Manufacturer's agent forwarding indent on own stationery to principal for acceptance-Goods found unsatisfactory-Whether agent as agent for a foreign principal liable to purchaser-Indian Contract Act, 1872, s. 230 (1)

Constitutional law—Protectorate—Interpretation of agreement with Crown— Schedules to agreement but not agreement itself given force of law by proclamation—Whether agreement an Act of State-Whether rules for interpretation of legislation or of contracts applicable-Buganda Agreement, 1955-Buganda Agreement, 1955, Order-in-Council, 1955, s. 2 (1), s. 2 (2)— Buganda Agreement, 1894—Buganda Agreement, 1900—Uganda Order-in- Council, 1902, s. 12, s. 15—Uganda Order-in-Council, 1920, s. 7, s. 8, s. 9, s. 13-Uganda (Amendment) Order-in-Council, 1953, s. 4-Uganda (Electoral Provisions) Order-in-Council, 1957—Uganda (Amendment) Order-in-Council, 1958-Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1), s. 2 (1) (U.)—Evidence Ordinance (Cap. 9), s. 9, s. 55, s. 90, s. 91, s. 94, s. 95 (U.) -Indian Evidence Act, 1872, s. 57—Extradition Act, 1870. 
Jurisdiction—Act of State—Jurisdiction of municipal courts to entertain claim against the Crown-Eastern African Court of Appeal Order-in-Council, 1950, s. 16—Suits By or Against the Government Ordinance (Cap. 7), s. 3, s. 4 (U.)—Uganda Civil Procedure Rules, O. 7, r. 11—English Rules of the Supreme Court, O. 25, r. 5—Kenya Civil Procedure (Revised) Rules, 1948, O. II, r. 7-Uganda Order-in-Council, 1902, s. 15 (2)

Jurisdiction—Action in High Court for recovery of liquidated sum—Action between African parties—Whether principal court or High Court has jurisdiction-Buganda Courts Ordinance (Cap. 77), s. 7 (U.). 

Practice Leave to appeal to Privy Council—Failure to give notice of intended 
application for leave-Failure to apply for leave within time limited- Whether court can extend time—East African (Appeal to Privy Council) C Order in Council, 1951, s. 3, s. 4 and s. 6—Eastern African Court of Appeal Rules, 1954, r. 79. 
Practice Judgment—Court of Appeal Decision given orally after hearing but reasons in writing given later—Whether “judgment" is the decision or the subsequent reasons—East African (Appeal to Privy Council) Order in Council, 1951, s. 4—Indian Code of Civil Procedure, s. 2 (9)—Civil Procedure (Revised) Rules, 1948, O. XX, r. 4 (K.)—Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinances, 1956, s. 2 and s. 53 (6) (K.)—English Rules of Supreme Court, O. LXIV, r. 3 -Kenya Colony Order in Council, 1921, s. 4 (K.). 
 

Costs-Appeal-Practice of the Court of Appeal. 
Costs-Certificate for two counsel—Noting brief.

Customs-False declaration—Watches imported by traveller, including watch worn by him, not declared—Whether watch worn by traveller is within the term “personal effects" and exempt from duty—East African Customs Management Act, 1952, s. 149, s. 160 (1), s. 162 (2)—Item 144 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Ordinance, 1958, (No. 27 of 1958)

Moneylender-Loan to a firm—Memorandum signed by a partner-Memorandum not signed by retired partner who had not given notice of his retirement— Sufficiency of memorandum to render retired partner liable-Moneylenders Ordinance (Cap. 307), s. 11 (1) (K.)—Moneylenders Act, 1927, s. 6 (1)— Partnership Ordinance (Cap. 284), s. 7 (K.). 
Moneylender-Contract for repayment unenforceable—Whether moneylender can H recover loan as money had and received-Indian Contract Act, 1872, s. 2 (g), s. 2 (h) and s. 65. 
 

Shipping-Collision-Ships on approaching courses-Negligent navigation of one ship imperilling other-Wrong step taken by other ship when collision imminent-Whether blame should be apportioned-Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, r. 18, r. 19, r. 21, r. 28 (a) and r. 28 (b). 
Practice-Trial—Ships in collision—Evidence given of inconsistent testimony by witnesses at previous port enquiry—Whether irregular procedure vitiates trial -Indian Evidence Act, 1872, s. 145, s. 155 (3)—Eastern African Court of Appeal Rules, 1954, r. 77. 
 

Mortgage—Equitable mortgage by deposit of title deeds—Memorandum that mortgagee entitled to legal mortgage on demand—Action by mortgagee for sale without demand for legal mortgage—Whether action premature- 
C Whether court has power to order sale or foreclosure-Registration of Titles Ordinance, s. 3, s. 9 (3), s. 30, s. 113, s. 114, s. 115, s. 116, s. 117, s. 130, s. 131 and s. 138 (U.)—Uganda Order in Council, 1902, s. 15 (2) (U.)—Uganda Land Regulations, 1897 (U.)—Registration of Documents Ordinance, 1904 (U.)—Registration of Land Titles Ordinance, 1908, s. 6 (11) (U.)—Equitable Mortgages Ordinance, 1912 (U.)—Registration of Titles (Amendment) Ordinance, 1931, s. 2, s. 3 and s. 4 (U.)—English Conveyancing Act, 1881–English Chancery Procedure Act, 1852, s. 48. 
 

Shipping-Carriage by sea—Negligence—Bill of lading for goods issued by company-Identity of ship owners not explicitly stated on bill of lading— Bill signed by ship's captain—Captain a part owner—Goods lost at sea— Whether captain as part owner liable for negligence—Carriage of Goods by Sea Ordinance (Cap. 164), Schedule, art. IV, r. 2 (a) (T.). 
 

Practice Court of Appeal—Extension of time for appeal—Record for appeal lodged without copy of decree appealed from—Decree extracted after time had expired-Discretion of court to extend time for "sufficient reason"- What is not “sufficient reason”—Eastern African Court of Appeal Rules, 1954, r. 9, r. 10 A., r. 54, r. 56, r. 58 and r. 72—Civil Procedure Ordinance (Cap. 6), s. 2, s. 60, s. 68 (U.). 
 

Contract-Undertaking to assume responsibility for debt—No affirmative evidence establishing consideration given at trial-Appellant's contention that con- sideration not given—Trial judge's inference from facts that consideration given-Indian Contract Act, 1872, s. 25. 
 

Criminal law—False accounting—Intent to defraud—Whether appellant's purpose in making false entries to show a higher profit than was actually made established an intention to defraud-Penal Code, s. 305 (U.)—Criminal Procedure Code, s. 337 (U.).

Costs-Fee paid to court for certified copy of judgment-Whether necessary item in party and party bill of costs. Costs Instruction fee-Party succeeding on appeal and cross-appeal-Quantum allowed on taxation—Eastern African Court of Appeal Rules, 1954, Third Schedule, para. 24.

Rent restriction—Verbal notice to quit—Validity of notice-Premises duly vacated B but keys temporarily retained by tenant beyond expiration of term—Whether tenant still in occupation—Rent Restriction Ordinance (Cap. 301), s. 26 (1) (T.). 
 

Practice-Evidence—Application to take evidence of plaintiffs on commission— Civil Procedure Rules, O. 25, r. 4 and O. 16, r. 11 (U.). 
 

Criminal law-Insanity-Accused a high-grade mental defective-Meaning of "disease affecting the mind”—Penal Code, s. 11, s. 12 (U.)—Trial of Lunatics Act, 1883—Criminal Procedure Code, s. 166 (U.). 
 

Native law and custom—Mailo land—Sale by African vendor to African purchaser -Breach of contract-Whether Principal Court or High Court has jurisdiction-Buganda Courts Ordinance (Cap. 77), s. 7, s. 11 (U.)— Registration of Titles Ordinance (Cap. 123), Part VII (U.

Bankruptcy Bankrupt's salary or income-Application for order for monthly 
payments to trustee—Bankrupt a broker without fixed salary or income- Whether earnings as broker are salary or income within s. 54 (2) of the Bankruptcy Ordinance (Cap. 29) (U.). 
 

Trust and trustee—Charitable trust—Application by trustees to pay administra- tive and maintenance expenses out of capital instead of income as required by trust No income available as trust funds not invested-Whether court has power to grant application. 
 

Rates Exemption-Land owned by the Commissioner for Transport—Land used exclusively as sports fields by children of employees of the Commissioner- Whether entitled to exemption from rates-Local Government (Rating) Ordinance (Cap. 317), s. 3 (c) and (g) (T.).

Copyright—Infringement—Building plans—Principles on which damages should be assessed-Whether income tax on damages should be considered. 
Copyright-Infringement-Plans-Conversion-Whether conversion must be pleaded.