Uganda Case Law

Erimu Company Limited and Others v Seroma Limited and Others

Erimu Company Limited and Others v Seroma Limited and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 390 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 173 (13 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 390 of 2025

Judge

Ocaya, J

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.

• Contempt Of Court
• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Transfer Of Property During Litigation
• Directors Liability
• Status Quo Preservation
• Contempt-of-court

Kisekka v Rwabunyoro

Kisekka v Rwabunyoro (Civil Application 1131 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 239 (3 May 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 1131 of 2023

Judge

Monica K. Mugenyi, JA

The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for interim stay of execution, holding that the absence of a valid right of appeal and competent notice of appeal was fatal.

• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Right Of Appeal
• Notice Of Appeal Requirements
• Eviction And Alienation
• Abuse Of Court Process
• Interim-stay-of-execution

Nakivubo Road Old Kampala (Kisekka) Market Vendors Limited and 3 Others v Kisembo and 4 Others

Nakivubo Road Old Kampala (Kisekka) Market Vendors Limited and 3 Others v Kisembo and 4 Others [2024] UGSC 2 (17 January 2024)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Judge

Tuhaise, JSC

The Supreme Court dismissed an interim stay application because the applicants showed a notice of appeal and pending stay motion, but no imminent threat of execution.

• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Judicial Review
• Company Directorship Disputes
• Court Of Appeal Orders
• Interim-stay-of-execution
• Judicial-review

Gabas Investments Limited v Exim Bank (Uganda) Limited

Gabas Investments Limited v Exim Bank (Uganda) Limited (Miscellaneous Application 2265 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 197 (25 October 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2265 of 2023

Judge

Mutesi, J

The court found that the applicant had established grounds for an interim stay of execution, as there was a pending substantive application for stay and an imminent threat of execution that could render pending appeals and applications nugatory. The applicant's willingness to deposit security for due performance aligned with the requirements of Regulation 13(1) of the Mortgage Regulations, 2012. However, given the practical impossibility of depositing the security within 24 hours due to banking timelines, the court exercised discretion to grant a customized interim order, allowing the applica…

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• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Consent Judgment
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Security For Due Performance

Olivia Orishaba v Ngobi Anthony

Olivia Orishaba v Ngobi Anthony (Miscellaneous Application 118 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 240 (20 October 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 118 of 2023

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The High Court dismissed an application for interim stay of execution, holding that the applicant had not shown a pending substantive stay application or a serious threat of execution.

• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Res Judicata
• Review Of Court Orders
• Contempt Of Court
• Taxation Of Costs
• Interim-stay-of-execution

Kasozi and 3 Others v Kasozi and 3 Others

Kasozi and 3 Others v Kasozi and 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 2419 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 302 (26 September 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2419 of 2023

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the applicants had satisfied the requirements for grant of an interim stay of execution. There was a substantive application for temporary stay of execution pending before the court, and the applicants faced a real and imminent threat of eviction based on a consent judgment to which they were not parties. The court determined that if the interim stay was not granted, the substantive application would be rendered nugatory, as the applicants would be evicted before their rights could be adjudicated. The absence of opposition from the respondents, either by affidavit or appe…

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• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Consent Judgment
• Eviction Proceedings
• Status Quo Orders

Serwadda v Nanteza

Serwadda v Nanteza (Civil Application 663 of 2022) [2023] UGCA 360 (27 April 2023)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 663 of 2022

Judge

Barishaki-Cheborion, JA

The Court of Appeal struck out Norah Serwadda’s application for interim stay of execution because her motion did not state the required grounds and was therefore incompetent.

• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Consent Judgment Review
• Procedural Irregularity
• Notice Of Appeal Requirements
• Interim-stay-of-execution
• Notice-of-motion

Nassanga v Rwamutembani and Another

Nassanga v Rwamutembani and Another (Civil Application No. 714 of 2022) [2023] UGCA 122 (21 March 2023)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application No. 714 of 2022

Judge

Gashirabake, JA

The Court of Appeal dismissed a contempt application, finding no intentional breach of a status quo order over disputed land and unipots.

• Contempt Of Court
• Status Quo Orders
• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Possession Of Land
• Contempt-of-court
• Status-quo-orders

Bakulumpagi and Another v Kasozi

Bakulumpagi and Another v Kasozi (Civil Application 798 of 2022) [2022] UGCA 307 (11 November 2022)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 798 of 2022

Judge

Kiryabwire, JA

The court found that while the evidence of imminent threat of execution was not recent or overwhelming, the nature of the dispute—being over land with crops and buildings and contested occupation—warranted cautious preservation of the status quo. The court exercised its discretion to grant an interim stay of execution to prevent irreversible changes to the land pending the outcome of the substantive application and appeal. Strict conditions were imposed to prevent further developments, transfer, or significant agricultural activity, ensuring that the land's character would not be altered duri…

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• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Status Quo Preservation
• Land Ownership Dispute
• Judicial Discretion

Mugerwa v Mugubi & Another

Mugerwa v Mugubi & Another (Civil Application 15 of 2022) [2022] UGSC 23 (24 May 2022)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 15 of 2022

Judge

Mwondha, JSC

The Supreme Court of Uganda dismissed an interim stay application, holding that no competent substantive stay application was pending and no imminent execution was proved.

• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Notice Of Appeal
• Burden Of Proof
• Affidavit Evidence
• Interim-stay-of-execution
• Notice-of-appeal