Contract Law In Uganda

Summary

Exclusion clauses in Ugandan contracts must be clear and communicated to the other party. If deemed unfair or misrepresented, they may be challenged in court. Courts may not enforce terms that are unreasonable. Misrepresentation can be argued if misleading information was provided.

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Hey there! Here's some general information on contract law in Uganda:
- Formation: Contracts require offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
- Capacity: Parties must have legal capacity to enter contracts (e.g., age, mental state).
- Legality: Contracts must be for a lawful purpose.
- Enforcement: Contracts are enforceable through Ugandan courts.
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Question * (* Marks) Fiona and Moses intend to wed at the end of the month. Last week, Fiona took her weddi ng dress to be cleaned by Home and Diy Ltd, a dry cleaning company. She signed a piec e of paper headed 'Receipt' after being told by the manager that it exempted the cleaners from liability for damage of certain parts of the dress. The receipt in fact contained a cla use excluding liability for any damage howsoever arising'. When the dress was returned, it was badly stained. Fiona rejected the dress and has demanded replacement with a ne w dress with the exact make and design. The manager pointed her to the receipt she sign ed.
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In Uganda, contracts are subject to terms agreed upon by the parties, and clauses excluding liability might be enforceable if they are clear and drawn to the attention of the other party. However, if the clause was not adequately communicated or is deemed unfair, Fiona may have grounds to challenge it.
- Exclusion Clauses: Must be clear and brought to the attention of the party.
- Unfair Terms: Courts may not enforce terms that are deemed unfair or unreasonable.
- Misrepresentation: If Fiona was misled about the terms, she might argue misrepresentation.
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