LDC Civil Procedure Practice Questions - Uganda LDC Bar Course - Civil Procedure Exam

Access More Questions

In the case of Sir John Bageire v. Ausi Matovu, the Ugandan court emphasized the critical importance of an advocate's authority to represent a client in civil litigation. If an advocate files a plaint in the High Court of Uganda on behalf of a client without a signed retainer or written instructions, what is the procedural consequence?

The suit may be declared incompetent and struck out, and the advocate may be held personally liable for the costs of the suit. The court will stay proceedings and allow the advocate 14 days to file a retrospective retainer. The suit remains fully competent, but the advocate cannot charge any fees for representing the client. The defendant is deemed to have admitted all claims in the plaint due to the advocate's action.

Correct Answer:

The suit may be declared incompetent and struck out, and the advocate may be held personally liable for the costs of the suit.

Access more questions from this quiz

Continue to LDC Civil Procedure Practice Questions - Uganda LDC Bar Course - Civil Procedure Exam for more practice questions and the full quiz experience.

Access More Questions