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Byabazaire Grace Thaddeus v Mukwano Industries

Country/Territory
Uganda
Type of court
National - higher court
Date
Feb 7, 2001
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
High Court of Uganda
Seat of court
Kampala
Judge
Tinyinondi G.
Reference number
No.909 of 2000
Language
English
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Legal questions
Abstract

The cause of action is a continuing tort which persists as follows: - The Defendant operates a factory located just adjacent to Kibuli Police Barracks which is adjacent to residential homes including the Plaintiff’s rented apartment at Kibuli, Mosque Zone 1. The said smoke is obnoxious, poisonous, repelling and a health hazard to the community around and to the Plaintiff in particular who is already affected in health.

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