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Kiyaga Edward v Christy Mary Namakula Kapere (Civil Application No. 1293 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 220 (2 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal granted stay only for parts of the decree not yet executed, holding that the eviction order had already been carried out and could not be reversed.
Falcon Estates Co. Ltd and Another v Hussein Bukenya and Others (Miscellaneous Application 112 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 78 (20 June 2025)
The court found that the applicants had satisfied the majority of the essential requirements for the grant of a stay of execution pending appeal. The applicants had lodged a notice and memorandum of appeal, demonstrating an arguable appeal with realistic prospects of success. Although no unequivocal evidence of imminent execution was adduced, the court balanced the interests of both parties and noted the existence of an interim order, finding sufficient basis to presume imminent threat. The applicants did not furnish security for due performance, but the court exercised its discretion, consid…
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Falcon Estates Co. Ltd and Another v Hussein Bukenya and Others (Miscellaneous Application 112 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 79 (20 June 2025)
The High Court granted a stay of execution pending appeal, finding the applicants had filed a notice and memorandum of appeal and raised arguable grounds.
Kasenge Joseph v Jackson Kintu Kabanda (Civil Application 693 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 164 (30 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution, holding it was improperly brought after a conditional stay had already been sought and granted in the High Court.
Miao Hua Xian v Dr. Elly Karuhanga and Others (Civil Suit No. 739 of 2023; Miscellaneous Application No. 2097 of 2023; Miscellaneous Application No. 2709 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 140 (2 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal, holding that the Court of Appeal already had seised of the dispute and the High Court lacked jurisdiction.
Muluta v Kalungi (Civil Application 483 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 17 (30 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding the applicant had not shown likelihood of success, irreparable harm, or a basis for relief.
Gasasira v Bataringaya (Civil Application 68 of 2025) [2025] UGCA 94 (1 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the application for stay of execution was properly before it, as the High Court had imposed harsh and unconscionable conditions for stay, effectively denying the applicant relief and threatening to render the pending appeal nugatory. The applicant satisfied all four conditions for grant of stay: a valid notice of appeal was filed and served; the appeal raised arguable questions of law and fact, not being frivolous; there was an imminent threat of execution that could result in irreparable loss and render the appeal nugatory; and the application was filed promptl…
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Birungi Kabyanga v Kamasanyu and 3 Others (Civil Appeal 14 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1122 (11 December 2024)
High Court appeal over a contempt ruling arising from a land dispute failed because the appellant did not prove a breach of the temporary injunction.
Jomayi Property Consultants Limited v NC Bank Uganda Limited (Civil Application 285 of 2024) [2024] UGCA 313 (12 November 2024)
The Court of Appeal has jurisdiction to entertain the application for stay of execution and winding up proceedings in exceptional circumstances where the High Court has not addressed the matter in good time and the applicant faces imminent threat of liquidation. The applicant demonstrated a likelihood of success on appeal, as the memorandum of appeal raises triable issues regarding the insolvency orders. The applicant also established that it would suffer irreparable loss if winding up proceeds, as the company's existence would be threatened and such loss cannot be compensated by damages. The…
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Mukwaya v Katarangye (Miscellaneous Application 4 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1065 (28 October 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal out of time because it was unsupported by affidavit evidence and raised factual grounds needing proof.
