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Sekamwa Livingstone v Kirumira Muhammad (Civil Application No: 1206 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 228 (11 July 2025)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda granted a stay of execution pending appeal, finding an imminent threat of eviction and that the balance of convenience favored the applicant.
Falcon Estates Co. Ltd and Another v Hussein Bukenya and Others (Miscellaneous Application 112 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 78 (20 June 2025)
The court found that the applicants had satisfied the majority of the essential requirements for the grant of a stay of execution pending appeal. The applicants had lodged a notice and memorandum of appeal, demonstrating an arguable appeal with realistic prospects of success. Although no unequivocal evidence of imminent execution was adduced, the court balanced the interests of both parties and noted the existence of an interim order, finding sufficient basis to presume imminent threat. The applicants did not furnish security for due performance, but the court exercised its discretion, consid…
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Falcon Estates Co. Ltd and Another v Hussein Bukenya and Others (Miscellaneous Application 112 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 79 (20 June 2025)
The High Court granted a stay of execution pending appeal, finding the applicants had filed a notice and memorandum of appeal and raised arguable grounds.
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.
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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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.
Gidudu & Another v Gidudu (Civil Appeal 115 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 252 (5 May 2025)
The appellate court found that the trial magistrate properly exercised her discretion in granting the temporary injunction, having considered all relevant factors: prima facie case, irreparable damage, balance of convenience, and maintenance of the status quo. The court held that a locus visit was unnecessary since the appellant admitted possession and purchase of the suit land, and there was no dispute over boundaries or ownership requiring such a visit. The preliminary objection regarding leave to appeal was overruled, as the law provided an automatic right of appeal in this context. The tr…
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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.
Lubulwa v Kanakulya and Others (Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 226 (25 April 2025)
The court found that the applicant established a prima facie case with triable issues regarding the ownership and transfer of the suit land, including whether the applicant lawfully purchased the land, whether the subsequent sale and transfer to the 2nd respondent was lawful, and whether the caveat was properly lodged and removed. The court determined that the applicant's action was neither frivolous nor vexatious and raised substantial questions for trial. While the respondents argued that any damage could be compensated by damages, the court emphasized that the purpose of a temporary injunc…
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Mukiibi and Another v Katale mwa and Another (MISCELLANEOUS APPEAL NO. 0149 OF 2023) [2025] UGHC 145 (21 March 2025)
The High Court allowed a land appeal, setting aside a temporary injunction because the respondents’ lease had already expired before the order was made.
