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Burwani and Another v Balikurungi and Another (Civil Application 720 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 92 (1 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal granted a stay of execution and preserved the status quo pending appeal, finding the applicants showed arguable issues, possession, and risk of irreparable loss.
Kawesa and Others v Commissioner Land Registration and Others (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO, 3342 OF 2024) [2025] UGHC 222 (1 January 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to stay execution pending appeal, holding that it was premature and speculative because no approved decree or execution proceedings existed.
Mubiru Kizito v African Forward Christian Ministries (Civil Application 300 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 93 (1 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal in a land dispute, finding no substantial loss and no security offered.
Mukamuriza v Karugaba & 2 Others (Civil Suit 554 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 346 (31 December 2024)
The High Court dismissed a land ownership suit after finding the plaintiff failed to prove she bought the land or had any proprietary interest in it.
Majari Investments Limited v Betimo General Supplies Limited & Another (Civil Suit 562 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 347 (31 December 2024)
The court found that the Plaintiff's claim was not based on breach of contract but on the equitable doctrine of restitution for money had and received, which is not barred by the absence of a written contract under Section 10(5) of the Contracts Act. The evidence established that the Plaintiff paid USD 147,929 directly to Truebell on behalf of the 1st Defendant, as corroborated by documentary evidence and the conduct of the parties. The Defendants failed to provide a credible explanation for the transaction or to rebut the Plaintiff's evidence. The court held that the Plaintiff was entitled t…
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Yemaneab v Raesu (Miscellaneous Application 779 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 348 (31 December 2024)
The court found that Civil Suit No. 0092 of 2022 is barred by the doctrine of res judicata because it involves the same parties and subject matter as Civil Suit No. 0400 of 2020, which was previously dismissed for not disclosing a cause of action. The Respondent's attempt to introduce new evidence regarding the authorship of a key document does not alter the nature of the claim or create a new cause of action; such evidence should have been presented on appeal. The court held that procedural defects in the Applicant's affidavit, even if present, do not defeat an application raising pure point…
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True African (U) Limited v Flutterwave, Inc. (Miscellaneous Application 706 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 349 (31 December 2024)
The High Court held it lacked jurisdiction because the dispute arose from contracts containing an arbitration clause, and the summary suit was struck out.
Okello v Alanyo & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 6 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1115 (27 December 2024)
The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge by a headteacher who alleged unlawful dismissal and improper police reporting, finding he had instead been transferred and remained employed.
Kanto v Okemoto & Another (Miscellaneous Application 23 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 1117 (27 December 2024)
The court found that the applicant's failure to attend the hearing was due to the negligence of his counsel, who was aware of the hearing date but failed to inform the applicant or attend court. The court held that such negligence constitutes sufficient cause under Ugandan law and established case authorities. The applicant had demonstrated diligence in filing the appeal and requesting certified copies of the judgment and proceedings. The court was satisfied that the applicant was not guilty of dilatory conduct and that the interests of justice required the dismissal order to be set aside and…
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Onyango & 4 Others v Odongo & 5 Others (Miscellaneous Application 79 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 1119 (27 December 2024)
High Court application for stay of execution pending appeal was dismissed after the court found no imminent threat of execution or sufficient cause.
