
The High Court Commercial Division in Kampala has dismissed a 1.4 billion shillings lawsuit filed by Akright Projects Limited against Ecobank Uganda Limited, Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited and Shelter Afrique. The case concerned a disputed payment allegedly made more than 15 years ago. According to URN, Justice Patience Rubagumya dismissed Civil Suit No. (truncated) on Monday, bringing an end to the long-running commercial dispute involving the banks and the property developer.
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