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Baguma v Wandera (HCT-01-LD-MA 85 of 2023)

High Court · [2023] UGHC 132 · 2023 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for eviction order to facilitate execution of decree in civil suit following respondent's default on conditional stay of execution
Decision
Respondent evicted to facilitate execution of decree by attachment and sale of property

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Holding

Held that where a stay of execution is granted on condition that security be deposited and the judgment debtor defaults, execution must proceed. An eviction order will be granted where the judgment debtor's continued occupation of the property under attachment frustrates execution by preventing prospective buyers from inspecting. Filing a subsequent stay application in a superior court after defaulting on the condition does not circumvent the execution process.

Outcome

Respondent evicted to facilitate execution of decree by attachment and sale of property

Facts

The applicant obtained judgment in her favour in Land Civil Suit No. 029 of 2013 on 7th December 2020. The respondent filed for stay of execution, which was granted on condition he deposit UGX 45,000,000 as security for due performance of the decree within three months from 30th March 2023. The respondent defaulted on this condition. The applicant commenced execution by way of attachment and sale of the suit property. The applicant alleged the respondent frustrated execution by denying prospective buyers access to view the property. The respondent subsequently filed applications for stay of execution in the Court of Appeal on 9th August 2023, after execution had commenced.

Issues

  1. Whether an order of eviction should be issued against the Respondent to allow execution of the decree in civil suit no. 029 of 2013.
  2. What remedies are available to the parties.

Orders

  • An order of eviction with immediate effect is issued against the Respondent (Wandera Michael) and/or any person(s) in occupation of the land and house situated at Kitumba Binanata A, East Division, Fort Portal City which is the subject of attachment in Land Civil Suit No. 029 of 2013 to allow the execution process to continue.
  • After the sale, all proceeds shall be deposited in Court for apportionment by the Registrar as per the decree of court.
  • Costs of this application are awarded to the Applicant.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Execution of Decrees — Conditional Stay of Execution — Effect of Default on Condition
Where a stay of execution is granted on condition that the judgment debtor deposit security for due performance of the decree within a specified time, failure to comply with the condition automatically sets execution of the decree in motion.
Civil Procedure — Execution of Decrees — Obstruction of Execution — Eviction Orders
Where a judgment debtor's continued occupation of property subject to attachment and sale prevents prospective buyers from inspecting the property, the court has discretion under Section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act and Section 33 of the Judicature Act to grant an eviction order to facilitate orderly execution.
Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Abuse of Process — Subsequent Applications After Default
Filing an application for stay of execution in a superior court after defaulting on a conditional stay granted by a lower court and after execution has commenced constitutes an abuse of court process intended to circumvent the orders of the lower court and will be rejected.
Civil Procedure — Execution of Decrees — Mode of Execution — Court's Discretion
The executing court has absolute discretion to select from the modes of execution provided under Section 38 of the Civil Procedure Act the mode which is best suited to implement the orders of court.

Legislation cited (6)

Cases cited (1)

  • Papada Holdings Ltd and Another v Christopher Kisembo and Another (HCMA No. 00497 of 2021)

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Baguma v Wandera (HCT-01-LD-MA 85 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 132 (30 November 2023)
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