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Katalihwa v Kisoke and Another (HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025) [2025] UGHC 546 (14 July 2025)
The High Court reviewed an earlier ruling for overlooking evidence of pending execution, but refused a stay of execution over taxed costs and eviction.
Batanda v Bollore Africa Logistics Limited (Miscellaneous Application 2890 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 72 (10 February 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to stay execution pending appeal, finding no arguable appeal, no substantial loss, and no security for costs.
Emaku & Another v Emulu (Civil Application 76 of 2024) [2024] UGCA 142 (11 June 2024)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no prima facie case or irreparable damage shown.
Bamuhiga v Ndyanabangi & Another (Civil Miscellaneous Application 17 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 158 (28 February 2024)
The court found that the only issue for stay of execution before it was the taxed bill of costs amounting to UgX 4,210,000. The applicant failed to demonstrate how payment of this sum would cause substantial or irreparable loss, as restitution would be available if the appeal succeeded. The applicant did not provide evidence that the loss could not be undone. The court applied the principles from Ssekikubo and Tropical Commodities, holding that execution of a money decree does not ordinarily warrant a stay unless special circumstances are shown. As such, the application for stay of execution…
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Osuna Vs Ochieng (Misc Application No. 182 of 2017) [2017] UGCA 67 (15 November 2017)
The court found that the applicant had demonstrated rare and special circumstances justifying the grant of an interim order of stay of execution. There was clear evidence of a substantive application for stay pending, and a serious threat of execution for taxed costs, with partial execution already commenced. The main application for stay in the High Court was likely to be delayed due to the transfer of the presiding judge, and the applicant had exhausted remedies in the lower court. The court distinguished the authorities cited by the respondent, noting that this was an application for an in…
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