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Kabaganda Wambale v Muyesa Wambale & 2 Ors (HCT-04-CV-MA-225-2009)

High Court · [2010] UGHC 163 · 2010 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for temporary injunction pending determination of main suit concerning family dwelling
Decision
Temporary injunction granted pending hearing of main suit

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Holding

Held that a temporary injunction would issue where the applicant demonstrated a pending suit raising serious triable issues concerning a family dwelling, likelihood of irreparable loss if the status quo were disturbed, and balance of convenience in her favour. The court found that the applicant's uncontested affidavit established that her husband had given power of attorney to a third party who mortgaged the family home, creating a risk of substantial injury not adequately compensable by monetary damages.

Outcome

Temporary injunction granted pending hearing of main suit

Facts

The applicant Ruth Kabaganda Wambale sought a temporary injunction concerning property at Block No.3 Plot 7, Moni Central, Mbale Municipality, which served as the family residence for herself and five children. Her husband had given the second respondent, Khayemba Mubaraka, power of attorney to borrow money using the suit property as security. Khayemba Mubaraka mortgaged the property to Equity Bank (third respondent). The applicant learned of the mortgage and lodged a caveat. She filed Civil Suit 045 of 2009 challenging the mortgage transaction. None of the respondents filed a written statement of defence or contested the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant satisfied the conditions for the grant of a temporary injunction.

Orders

  • A temporary injunction doth issue restraining the respondents from dealing in the suit property, intimidating, threatening or in any way interrupting the applicant's use and quiet enjoyment of the suit property situate in Block No.3 Plot 7 at Moni Central Mbale Municipality.
  • Costs of the application in the cause.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Temporary Injunction — Requirements for Grant
A temporary injunction will be granted where the applicant demonstrates: (a) a pending suit between the parties; (b) the suit discloses serious triable issues; (c) likelihood of substantial injury or loss which cannot be adequately compensated by monetary damages if the injunction is not issued; and (d) the balance of convenience favours granting the application.
Civil Procedure — Temporary Injunction — Prima Facie Case and Relief Sought
Before a temporary injunction is granted, the relief sought in the main action must be for an injunction and the applicant's case must show a prima facie case of success.
Land & Property — Family Dwelling — Protection Against Mortgage by Third Party
Where a family dwelling is threatened by mortgage transactions conducted through a power of attorney without the knowledge of the spouse in occupation, the court will grant temporary injunctive relief to preserve the status quo pending determination of the main suit, recognising that loss of a family home constitutes irreparable injury not adequately compensable by monetary damages.

Legislation cited (1)

Cases cited (1)

  • Sole Electric (U) Ltd v Town Clerk KK & Nakibuka Enterprises (1992) 1 KALR 182

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Kabaganda Wambale v Muyesa Wambale & 2 Ors (HCT-04-CV-MA-225-2009) [2010] UGHC 163 (27 April 2010)
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