The appellant, who was plaintiff in the Court below, brought this action claiming
damages for loss of dependency, expectation of life, special damages and costs.
The action was on her own behalf and on behalf of the estate of late Steven
Kathumba. The action was brought against AGMA Corporation Limited and
Citizen Insurance Company Limited On 8th March, 2013 the writ of summons was amended - the first respondent AGMA
Corporation Limited was substitute by AGMA Holdings Limited. Notwithstanding the
amendment. The Court below did not amend its record and the new defendant
did not file a defence. The proceedings continued on the assumption that the
substituted party adopted the defence filed by AGMA Corporation Limited. 