Shumuk Springs Development (SSL) Ltd v Muyinza Joseph Bunoli and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 3090 PF 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 90 (19 June 2025)

# **THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE HIGH COURT OF UGANDA AT KAMPALA (LAND DIVISION) MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 3090 PF 2024 (ARISING FROM CIVIL SUIT NO. 342 OF 2023)**

### **SHUMUK SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT (SSL) LTD ::: PLAINTIFF VERSUS**

#### **1. MUYINZA JOSEPH BUNOLI**

#### **2. KAMPALA DISTRICT LAND BOARD**

#### **3. KAMUKAMA EDWIN NDEBESA**

## **4. EQUITY BANK :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: DEFENDANTS**

#### **BEFORE: HON. LADY JUSTICE FLAVIA NASSUNA MATOVU**

#### **PROCEEDINGS:**

### **Date: 19/6/2025**

Mr. Nuwamanya Balam from M/s Pearl Advocates and solicitors for applicant

Applicant's representative Judith Ayebare – present

M/s Twebaza Angella from M/s Kalikumutima & Co. Advocates for 4th respondent.

1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents absent

#### **Mr. Nuwamanya:**

The respondents were served but are not in court. There is proof of service.

I pray that we proceed exparte against them: Court: Application to proceed exported granted.

Mr. Nuwamanya: The 4th Respondent filed an affidavit in reply and is not opposing this application. The other respondents did not file affidavits in reply. I pray that the application be allowed since it is not opposed.

Ms. Tewabaza: It is true we are not opposing the application.

#### **Court:**

After carefully studying the pleadings. I am convinced that the 3rd and 4th Respondents presence in this matter is necessary for proper determination of the dispute by court. The 4th Respondent is not opposing this application.

The application is therefore hereby granted and applicant is granted leave to amend the Plaint in Civil Suit No. 342 of 2023 and add the 3rd and 4th Respondents as parties to the case. This should be done within 15 days from today.

Costs shall be in the cause.

**Flavia Nassuna Matovu**

**Judge 19/6/2025**