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Bikwasirwoha v Musana (HCT-01-CV-MA-0039-2025) [2025] UGHC 554 (14 July 2025)
The High Court declined to find contempt, holding that non-compliance with the land title order was not proved to be wilful and mala fide beyond reasonable doubt.
Rudasingwa v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application 2237 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 129 (9 July 2025)
The Respondent was served with the court order granting a vesting order in favor of the Applicant but failed to comply and instead issued a title to the administrators of the late Cissy Nansubuga. The Respondent's actions were found to be willful and mala fide, constituting civil contempt. The absence of any reply or defense from the Respondent left the Applicant's evidence unchallenged. The court determined that all ingredients of civil contempt were satisfied, and the Respondent was aware of and disregarded the court order. The Applicant was entitled to remedies including a monetary sanctio…
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Sebiragala and Another v Sebiragala and Another (Miscellaneous Application 2816 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 119 (1 July 2025)
The Court found that the Respondents were aware of the interim injunctive order restraining interference with the Applicants' use and enjoyment of the suit land. The 1st Respondent did not contest the application and is presumed to have admitted the facts. The 2nd Respondent's claim of ignorance was found to be dishonest, as due diligence would have revealed the true ownership and the existence of the Court order. The purported change in plot number was not substantiated by documentation. Both Respondents acted in willful and mala fide disobedience of the Court's order, satisfying all element…
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Buildnet Construction Materials and Hardware Limited v Fauzia Muwonge (Miscellaneous Application 1383 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 50 (27 June 2025)
The High Court vacated a stay of execution after the respondent failed to meet a deposit condition and granted the applicant vacant possession of the property.
Kiiza Eron v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 443 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCRD 23 (25 June 2025)
The court found that the bail order required the applicant to deposit his passport but expressly allowed for its release upon application for travel. No additional conditions or limitations were imposed regarding the circumstances or destinations for travel. The applicant's omission to furnish medical proof was not fatal, as the original bail order did not require specific reasons for release of the passport. The risk of flight was assessed and found unsubstantiated, given the applicant's prior compliance with bail terms and return to Uganda after travel. The retention of the passport was not…
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Kyewalabye Fred v Ddumba Peter and Nganda Hakim (Miscellaneous Application No. 263 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 571 (18 June 2025)
The High Court found no contempt proved over construction on disputed land, but ordered that the construction stop pending the main suit.
Kaaya Musa and Others v Ojambo Sunday Steven (Miscellaneous Application 333 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 421 (18 June 2025)
The application for stay of execution was dismissed because the affidavit in support was incurably defective, having been sworn by one applicant on behalf of others without written authority as required by law. The court found no valid appeal filed under Order 50 rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules, and the applicants failed to demonstrate substantial loss or willingness to provide security for due performance. The mandatory requirements for grant of stay under Order 43 rule 4(3) were not satisfied. The court distinguished the requirement for leave to appeal in cases arising from orders of a…
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Erimu Company Limited and Others v Seroma Limited and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 390 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 173 (13 June 2025)
The High Court found the respondents guilty of contempt for transferring land while an interim stay of execution was in force, and imposed a fine and security orders.
Pegasus Technologies Limited v Richard Kisembo and Karumana Safaris Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 127 of 2020) [2025] UGCommC 135 (13 June 2025)
The High Court found the respondents in contempt for removing a motor vehicle contrary to prior court orders and imposed fines, damages, and coercive sanctions.
Mugisha v Nalongo Katente and Another (HC1-LD-MA-0107-2024) [2025] UGHC 444 (11 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed a contempt application, finding the applicant’s evidence inconsistent, insufficient, and not tied to the respondents.
