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Mwebaze and Another v Basemera (HCT-01-LD-MA-0061-2025) [2025] UGHC 555 (14 July 2025)
The High Court granted a temporary prohibitory injunction to stop further destruction of disputed estate land, but refused a mandatory injunction to restore possession.
Itinot and Another v Irimo and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 0051 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 472 (16 June 2025)
The court found that the applicants failed to establish a prima facie case warranting the restraining of the burial of the late Alupo Rose at the ancestral home of the late Obwangor Joseph Cuthbert. The evidence showed that Alupo Rose lived with Obwangor Joseph as his wife for many years and continued to reside in the family home after his death, which was not disputed by the applicants. The court held that the determination of burial location should be guided by the wishes of the deceased and relevant family members, not solely by biological or marital relationships. The applicants' claim of…
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State Wide Insurance Company Limited v Kisozi Complex (U) Limited and Others (MISC.APP NO.016 OF 2025) [2025] UGHC 311 (20 May 2025)
The court found that the applicant demonstrated a prima facie case with triable issues in the main suit regarding ownership and alleged fraudulent transfer of the suit property. The applicant showed a likelihood of suffering irreparable harm if the caveats were removed, as this would allow the respondents to dispose of the land before the main suit is determined, and damages would not be an adequate remedy. The balance of convenience favored the applicant, as maintaining the status quo would not cause injustice to the respondents. The court emphasized that the purpose of a temporary injunctio…
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Ntambara v Segawole (Civil Application 52 of 2025) [2025] UGCA 113 (25 April 2025)
The Court of Appeal granted a temporary injunction preserving the status quo over disputed land pending appeal, finding a prima facie case, irreparable harm, and balance of convenience.
Okalang & Another v Aurugai & Another (Miscellaneous Application 278 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 115 (17 March 2025)
The High Court in Mbale granted a stay of execution pending appeal, holding that the applicants raised an arguable appeal and faced substantial loss if eviction and tree cutting proceeded.
Kabuga Ranchers v Kamwenge Ditsrict Local Government (HCT-01-LD-MA 103 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 129 (28 February 2025)
The High Court refused a stay of execution, finding no serious threat of execution, no proven irreparable loss, and no greater hardship to the applicant.
Munyira & 6 Others v Balyeidhusa (Civil Application 640 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 52 (14 February 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no likelihood of success and no irreparable injury.
Kigo Estates Limited v Ocan & Another (Civil Application 739 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 42 (13 February 2025)
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.
Kafu Sugar Limited & Another v Kiryandongo Sugar Limited & Another (Civil Application 607 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 41 (13 February 2025)
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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Yapkwobei & 9 Others v Kayosi Farmers' Co-operative Society & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 147 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 39 (10 February 2025)
High Court appeal from a Deputy Registrar’s refusal of a temporary injunction was dismissed. The court upheld the dismissal despite finding some procedural and interlocutory errors.
