Uganda Case Law

Anslem Semakula v Anna Nabatanzi and Others

Anslem Semakula v Anna Nabatanzi and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 9 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 450 (24 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 9 of 2025

Judge

Nassuna Matovu, J

The court found that although the applicant had filed an appeal against the judgment in HCCS. No. 94 of 2010, he failed to demonstrate any real or imminent threat of execution of the decree by the respondents. There was no evidence of an application for execution, no steps taken by the respondents to implement the court's decision, and no proof of threats to evict the applicant or cancel his land titles. The respondents were merely performing their duties as administrators of the estate, not executing court orders. Furthermore, the administration of the estate is already the subject of a sepa…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Pending Appeal
• Administration Of Estates
• Land Title Cancellation

Kirunda v Narendra & Another (HCT-03-CV-MA 52 of 2024)

Kirunda v Narendra & Another (HCT-03-CV-MA 52 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 952 (5 September 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-03-CV-MA 52 of 2024

Judge

Nabisinde, J

High Court granted a stay of execution pending appeal, finding a pending appeal and risk of substantial loss, but ordered security by deposit of half the taxed costs.

• Stay Of Execution
• Pending Appeal
• Security For Costs
• Eviction Proceedings
• Caveat On Property
• Stay-of-execution

Ssentongo v Muwonge and Another

Ssentongo v Muwonge and Another (Miscellaneous Application 248 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 58 (4 March 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 248 of 2024

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court granted a conditional stay of execution pending appeal in a land dispute, requiring security for costs within 45 days.

• Stay Of Execution
• Pending Appeal
• Security For Costs
• Judgment Execution
• Substantial Loss
• Land Sale Dispute

Balkudembe v Dr. Mayanja

Balkudembe v Dr. Mayanja (Miscellaneous Application No. 205 of 2023) [2023] UGHCLD 102 (13 April 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 205 of 2023

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court granted a stay of execution pending appeal, finding a pending appeal, likely substantial loss, no unreasonable delay, and ordering security.

• Stay Of Execution
• Pending Appeal
• Security For Due Performance
• Substantial Loss
• Balance Of Convenience
• Stay-of-execution

Kasingirwe and Another v Kabera

Kasingirwe and Another v Kabera (Miscellaneous Application No. 1565 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 79 (30 March 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1565 of 2022

Judge

Kazaarwe, J

The High Court dismissed an application to dismiss or stay Civil Suit No. 514 of 2017, finding the suit was not res judicata and that the pending appeal did not justify a stay.

• Res Judicata
• Stay Of Proceedings
• Dismissal Of Suit
• Pending Appeal
• Res-judicata
• Stay-of-proceedings

SWT Tanners Limited & 13 Others v Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority

SWT Tanners Limited & 13 Others v Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Application 27 of 2022) [2022] UGSC 2 (14 November 2022)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 27 of 2022

Judge

Opio-Aweri, JSC

The Supreme Court found that the application was properly before it because the similar application in the Court of Appeal had been withdrawn, as evidenced by the notice of withdrawal. The Court held that the applicants had demonstrated the existence of a pending substantive application for stay of execution and a real threat of execution by the respondent, as shown by the demand note issued. The Court applied the principle that an interim stay may be granted where a substantive application is pending and there is a real threat of execution that could render the substantive application nugato…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Interim Orders
• Pending Appeal
• Tax Enforcement

Kolya v Nantongo and 2 Others (Misc Cause No. 39 of 2021)

Kolya v Nantongo and 2 Others (Misc Cause No. 39 of 2021) [2022] UGHCLD 12 (7 February 2022)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause No. 39 of 2021

Judge

Kawesa, J

The High Court refused to vacate a caveat on land in Kisugu, holding that a pending appeal justified maintaining the status quo.

• Caveats
• Removal Of Caveat
• Pending Appeal
• Status Quo
• Registration Of Titles
• Court Orders

Nanyanzi Vs Moda Investments( U) Ltd (MISC. APPLICATION NO.292 OF 2019)

Nanyanzi Vs Moda Investments( U) Ltd (MISC. APPLICATION NO.292 OF 2019) [2019] UGHCCD 212 (27 September 2019)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISC. APPLICATION NO.292 OF 2019

Judge

Mutonyi, J

The court found that the applicant had satisfied the requirements for the grant of an interim stay of execution. There was a substantive application for stay of execution and an appeal pending before the court, and the applicant faced a real and imminent threat of eviction due to the execution of a court decree. The urgency of the matter and the risk of rendering the substantive application and appeal nugatory justified granting the interim order ex parte. The court relied on the Supreme Court authority in Hwan Sung Industries Ltd v Tajdin Hussein and Others, which holds that it is sufficient…

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• Interim Stay Of Execution
• Pending Appeal
• Eviction Orders
• Vacant Possession
• Urgent Applications

Pan African Insurance Company (U) Ltd v International Air Transport Association (HCT-00-CC-MA 86 of 2006)

Pan African Insurance Company (U) Ltd v International Air Transport Association (HCT-00-CC-MA 86 of 2006) [2008] UGCommC 24 (27 March 2008)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-00-CC-MA 86 of 2006

The High Court dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no proved special circumstances, no specific evidence of substantial loss, and no basis to halt enforcement.

• Stay Of Execution
• Security For Performance
• Substantial Loss
• Pending Appeal
• Stay-of-execution
• Substantial-loss

Musherure v Bamuhiga (HCT-05-CV-MA-0150-2004)

Musherure v Bamuhiga (HCT-05-CV-MA-0150-2004) [2005] UGHC 116 (3 February 2005)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-05-CV-MA-0150-2004

The High Court refused a stay of execution pending appeal, finding the applicant had not shown substantial loss or good cause for the order sought.

• Stay Of Execution
• Pending Appeal
• Substantial Loss
• Land Possession
• Affidavit Evidence
• Stay-of-execution