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Kawanga v Namyalo & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 12 OF 2017)

High Court · [2017] UGHCCD 99 · 2017 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for stay of execution pending appeal from High Court judgment in Civil Suit No. 51 of 2012
Decision
Stay of execution granted pending appeal; no security ordered

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Holding

Held that an application for stay of execution may be granted without ordering security for due performance where the appeal raises substantial appealable issues with a probability of success and the applicant's status and circumstances make security unnecessary. The decision to require security depends on the facts of each case and must not fetter the right of appeal.

Outcome

Stay of execution granted pending appeal; no security ordered

Facts

The applicant had occupied land since 1974 after purchasing it and had developed a residential house, eucalyptus plantation, and modern dairy farm with exotic cattle. The trial judge in Civil Suit No. 51 of 2012 found that the land was fraudulently transferred into the applicant's name, held him to be a trespasser, and awarded the land to the respondents with damages. The applicant filed a notice of appeal within seven days of judgment and brought this application for stay of execution 28 days after judgment. The respondent had already been registered as proprietor on the certificate of title pursuant to the decree, and eviction of the applicant was pending.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant satisfied the principles for grant of a stay of execution pending appeal.
  2. Whether the applicant was required to provide security for due performance of the decree as a condition for granting the stay.

Orders

  • Application for stay of execution granted.
  • Execution of the decree and judgment in High Court Civil Suit No. 51 of 2012 stayed pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
  • No order for security for due performance of the decree.
  • Costs to abide by the result of the appeal.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Principles for Grant
An applicant for stay of execution must demonstrate that: (1) a notice of appeal has been lodged; (2) substantial loss may result unless stay is granted; (3) the application was made without unreasonable delay; (4) there is serious or imminent threat of execution that would render the appeal nugatory; and (5) the appeal is not frivolous and has a likelihood of success.
Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Security for Due Performance — Discretion of Court
The decision whether to order security for due performance of a decree as a condition for granting stay of execution must be made according to the circumstances of each particular case and in consonance with the probability of success of the appeal. The requirement for security is not mandatory and must not be applied so as to fetter the right of appeal.
Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Status of Applicant as Factor
The status of an applicant, such as being a senior advocate, is a relevant consideration in deciding whether to require security for due performance, as such a person may be relied upon to appreciate the effect of not honouring legal obligations on their credibility and practice.
Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Likelihood of Success — Standard of Assessment
In determining whether an appeal has a likelihood of success for purposes of granting stay of execution, it is sufficient to establish whether there are grounds with a probability of success. The court is not required to look at the judgment substantively or determine the substance of the appeal.

Legislation cited (6)

Cases cited (5)

  • Lawrence Musiitwa Kyazze v Eunice Businge (Supreme Court Civil Application No. 18 of 1990)
  • Hon Theodore Ssekikubo and Others v Attorney General and Others (Constitutional Application No. 03 of 2014)
  • Kyambogo University v Prof. Isaiah Omolo Ndiege (Court of Appeal No. 341 of 2013)
  • Amuanaun Sam v Opolot David (Miscellaneous Application No. 3 of 2014)
  • Tendo Kabenge Advocates v Mineral Access Systems (U) Ltd (High Court Miscellaneous Application No. 565 of 2011)

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Kawanga Vs Namyalo & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 12 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 99 (16 July 2017)
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