Uganda Case Law

Muzamil Mohamed Rajab and Others v Hadadi Mohamed Rajab and Others

Muzamil Mohamed Rajab and Others v Hadadi Mohamed Rajab and Others (Civil Application No. 0655 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 204 (27 June 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application No. 0655 of 2024

Judge

Gashirabake, JA

The Court of Appeal found that the applicants satisfied the requirements for a stay of execution pending appeal. The applicants demonstrated that their appeal raised triable issues, including whether the original suit was time-barred and whether the respondents had any remaining interest in the property. The applicants established that they would suffer irreparable loss if execution proceeded, as some of them reside on the suit land and would be rendered homeless, and the loss could not be adequately compensated by monetary means. The application was filed promptly after the High Court dismis…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Letters Of Administration
• Irreparable Loss
• Balance Of Convenience
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Estate Administration

Cornerstone Community Ministries and Another v Kalemera

Cornerstone Community Ministries and Another v Kalemera (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 2580 OF 2024) [2025] UGHC 244 (30 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 2580 OF 2024

Judge

Kazaarwe, J

The High Court dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, holding that the applicants had not shown a likelihood of success on appeal.

• Stay Of Execution
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Irreparable Damage
• Balance Of Convenience
• Stay-of-execution
• Pending-appeal

Opua v Zawedde (through her lawful attorney Balikudembe Joseph)

Opua v Zawedde (through her lawful attorney Balikudembe Joseph) (Civil Application 694 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 64 (25 February 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 694 of 2024

Judge

Kazibwe, JA

The Court of Appeal dismissed an application to stay execution pending appeal, finding no strong likelihood of success, no irreparable loss, and unresolved contempt.

• Stay Of Execution
• Contempt Of Court
• Status Quo Orders
• Temporary Injunction
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Stay-of-execution

Kigo Estates Limited v Ocan & Another

Kigo Estates Limited v Ocan & Another (Civil Application 739 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 42 (13 February 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 739 of 2024

Judge

Kazibwe, JA

The Court of Appeal granted a stay of execution in a land dispute, finding the appeal non-frivolous, delay not unreasonable, and requiring UGX 50 million security.

• Stay Of Execution
• Security For Costs
• Irreparable Injury
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Real Estate Disputes
• Stay-of-execution

Kafu Sugar Limited & Another v Kiryandongo Sugar Limited & Another

Kafu Sugar Limited & Another v Kiryandongo Sugar Limited & Another (Civil Application 607 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 41 (13 February 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 607 of 2024

Judge

Kazibwe, JA

The court found that although service of the application was not effected within the statutory period, the delay was due to the court's inadvertence and not the applicants' fault. No injustice was suffered by the respondents as a result. The court invoked its inherent powers to overrule the preliminary objection and promote substantive justice. On the merits, the court held that the applicants diligently lodged their notice of appeal, and the appeal raised triable issues with a strong likelihood of success. The applicants demonstrated that execution of the decree would cause irreparable injur…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Irreparable Injury
• Security For Due Performance
• Balance Of Convenience

Katereine v Asiimwe

Katereine v Asiimwe (Civil Application 573 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 47 (13 February 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 573 of 2024

Judge

Kazibwe, JA

The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no prima facie case or irreparable harm was shown.

• Stay Of Execution
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Irreparable Damage
• Divorce Proceedings
• Stay-of-execution

Okune & 5 Others v Obia & Another

Okune & 5 Others v Obia & Another (Civil Application 717 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 23 (29 January 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 717 of 2024

Judge

Cheborion-Barishaki, JA

The Court of Appeal granted a stay of execution pending appeal in a dispute over the Paramount Chieftaincy of Lango, finding arguable grounds and irreparable harm.

• Stay Of Execution
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Irreparable Harm
• Balance Of Convenience
• Cultural Leadership Disputes
• Stay-of-execution

Ongwen v Bazanya

Ongwen v Bazanya (Civil Application 523 of 2024) [2024] UGCA 333 (3 December 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 523 of 2024

Judge

Tibulya, JA/JCC

The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate that his appeal had any likelihood of success, as the trial court's decision was based on credible forensic evidence regarding the authenticity of the marriage certificate. The applicant also failed to show that he would suffer irreparable damage, especially since the status quo had changed with third parties now in possession of the suit property. As both parties agreed that there was no status quo to preserve, the court held that granting a stay of execution would be superfluous. Consequently, the application did not meet the establis…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Irreparable Damage
• Marriage Validity
• Balance Of Convenience

Okumu and 2 Others v Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited

Okumu and 2 Others v Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application 60 of 2021) [2024] UGHCCD 182 (16 October 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 60 of 2021

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court granted a stay of execution pending appeals in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, finding arguable appeals, substantial loss, and adequate security.

• Stay Of Execution
• Security For Costs
• Substantial Loss
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Stay-of-execution
• Security-for-costs

Emaku & Another v Emulu

Emaku & Another v Emulu (Civil Application 76 of 2024) [2024] UGCA 142 (11 June 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 76 of 2024

Judges

Kihika, JA

The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no prima facie case or irreparable damage shown.

• Stay Of Execution
• Eviction Orders
• Trespass To Land
• Appeal Likelihood Of Success
• Irreparable Damage
• Taxed Costs