{UAH} SMALL CLAIM PROCEDURE IN UGANDA

SMALL CLAIM PROCEDURE IN UGANDA

What Is a Small Claim?

This is a civil claim whose subject matter value does not exceed Ug. Shs. 10,000,000. For example, the small claims procedure (SCP) can be used for matters arising out of the supply of goods, debts and rent.

What Is the Jurisdiction of the SCP Court?

The small claims procedure claims procedure is applicable to claims not exceeding Ug.shs 10,000,000 in value.

Every suit shall be instituted in a court in whose jurisdiction the cause of action wholly or in part arises.

In case of a rental dispute or claim, a small claim is instituted in a court in whose jurisdiction the property is situated or where the defendant resides.

What Matters are excluded from Jurisdiction of The SCP Court?

Claims exceeding Ug. Shs. 10,000,000.

Claims against the government.

Family disputes relating to the management of an estate.

Contracts of service and contracts for service.

Suits for defamation, wrongly arrest, wrongful imprisonment, malicious prosecution and seduction.

Petitions for divorce, nullification of marriage or separation of spouses.

Claims concerning the validity of a will.

A claim in which specific performance is sought without an alternative claim for payment of damages, except in the case of a claim for rendering an account or transferring movable property and disputes arising out of tenancy agreements not exceeding Ug Shs 10,000,000 in value.

Who may Institute a Claim?

According to the SCP Rules only a natural person may institute an action in court, but a body corporate may become a party to an action as a defendant.

Against whom may a claim be instituted?

A suit may be instituted against a natural person or a body corporate.

What amount can be claimed?

Any amount not exceeding Ug. Shs. 10,000,000. If your claim exceeds Ug. Shs. 10,000,000 in value, you can institute a claim for a lesser amount in order to pursue your case under the small claims procedure

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