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Opoloti Oguluka v Ssenyonjo (miscellenous Application no.622.2025) [2025] UGHCLD 115 (27 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application for security for costs, holding that the respondent’s land claim was not frivolous and that no proof showed inability to pay.
Kehooda & Another v Lyamujungu Cooperative Financial Services Ltd & Others (Revision Application 2 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 280 (14 May 2025)
The High Court held that the Chief Magistrate’s Court lacked jurisdiction to enforce the arbitral award, quashed the execution proceedings, and ordered fresh filing in the High Court.
John Ddamulira v Rogers Serunjogi and Fausta Serunjogi (Civil Application No. 1200 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 169 (2 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal granted an interim stay restraining execution of a decree pending determination of a substantive application, finding a serious threat of execution.
Segawa v Nakabugo and Another (Miscellaneous Application 744 of 2024) [2025] UGHCFD 13 (3 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed a contempt application over estate administration orders, finding the respondents had begun compliance and the evidence of continued defiance was insufficient.
Tweheyo v Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) (Miscellaneous Application 143 of 2024) [2025] UGIC 27 (27 March 2025)
The court found that the respondent substantially complied with the conditional order of stay of execution by providing a bank guarantee for the decretal sum, even though it was misaddressed to the Registrar, High Court of Uganda instead of the Registrar, Industrial Court of Uganda. The court held that this was a non-fatal misnomer, as the intention to comply was clear, the correct cause number and details were referenced, and the guarantee was renewed as required. The court relied on the principle that a misnomer does not invalidate a legal document where the intended party is clear, and sub…
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Rwenzori Commodities Ltd v Kiiza and 3 others (Miscellaneous Application 69 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 131 (28 February 2025)
The court found that the Applicant failed to prove, on the requisite standard, that the 3rd and 4th Respondents were in contempt of the court's orders. The eviction order issued in Miscellaneous Application No. 42 of 2019 applied only to the parties to Civil Suit No. 28 of 2008 and did not extend to third parties. The directives issued by the 4th Respondent were intended to protect non-parties from indiscriminate eviction and did not contravene the court's orders. The Applicant's attempt to enforce the eviction against persons not covered by the consent judgment and court orders was not suppo…
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Ssettebere v Simbalukire (Miscellaneous Appeal 39 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 50 (27 February 2025)
The High Court upheld the committal of a judgment debtor to civil prison, finding that notices to show cause were served and no medical proof justified release.
Kibale District Local Council v Katongole (MISC. APPLICATION NO. 058 OF 2024) [2025] UGHC 237 (31 January 2025)
The application was dismissed for non-service upon the respondent, as required by the Civil Procedure Rules. The court found that no application should be made without notice to the affected party, and timelines for service are stipulated by law. The absence of an affidavit of service and failure to serve the respondent rendered the application fatally defective. Additionally, the court set aside the garnishee nisi order, recognizing that the attached funds were intended for district groups under a government program and not for satisfaction of the respondent's decree. The court held that exe…
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UMEME Limited & Another v Makubuya T/A Polla Plast (Miscellaneous Applications 1, 11, 12, 13 of 2024 & Constitutional Reference 2 of 2024) [2025] UGSC 7 (24 January 2025)
The Supreme Court consolidated execution-related applications over a depreciated machinery award, upheld part of a garnishee order, and fixed the balance payable.
Nsubuga v Kawuulu Maize Millers SMC Ltd (Civil Appeal 101 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 371 (12 December 2024)
The High Court upheld dismissal of a civil appeal, finding WhatsApp service effective, striking a vague ground of appeal, and rejecting claims of stay and duress.
