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Bamweyana and 2 Others v Ssimbwa and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 2108 of 2022)

High Court · [2022] UGHCLD 237 · 2022 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for leave to appeal from High Court ruling imposing fine for contempt and ordering vacation of caveat
Decision
Applicants granted leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal

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Holding

The High Court granted the applicants leave to appeal from its earlier ruling that had found them in contempt of court for lodging a caveat after it had been removed, imposed a fine of UGX 30,000,000, and ordered vacation of the caveat. The court held that where a fine is imposed, an appeal lies as of right under section 76(1)(a) of the Civil Procedure Act, but leave is required for the order vacating the caveat.

Outcome

Applicants granted leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal

Facts

On 8th September 2022, the High Court delivered an amended ruling in Miscellaneous Application No. 711 of 2022 declaring the applicants in contempt of court for lodging a caveat on land comprised in Kyadondo Block 7330 Land at Bunga after the caveat had been removed by court order. The court imposed a fine of UGX 30,000,000 and ordered the Commissioner Land Registration to vacate the caveat. The applicants filed a notice of appeal and requested the record of proceedings. They then brought this application seeking leave to appeal against the ruling and orders. The respondents did not oppose the application despite being served through their counsel.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicants should be granted leave to appeal against the amended ruling and orders of the High Court dated 8th September 2022 in Miscellaneous Application No. 711 of 2022.

Orders

  • Application allowed.
  • Applicants granted leave to appeal from the orders of this court.
  • No orders as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Appeals — Leave to Appeal — Orders from which appeal lies as of right
Under section 76(1)(a) of the Civil Procedure Act, an appeal lies as of right from an order imposing a fine, but leave of court is required to appeal from an order directing vacation of a caveat as such an order is not listed among those from which an appeal lies as of right.

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Bamweyana_and_2_Others_v_Ssimbwa_and_Another_(Miscellaneous_Application_No._2108_of_2022)_[2022]_UGHCLD_237_(14_December_2022)
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