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Kyenjojo Town Council v Mugarra (MISC.APPLICATION NO. 0024 OF 2018)

High Court · [2018] UGHCCD 37 · 2018 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for stay of execution of a Chief Magistrate's decree pending determination of a civil appeal
Decision
Stay of execution granted pending appeal

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Holding

Held that where an applicant has filed a substantive appeal with prospects of success, demonstrates a serious threat of execution, files promptly, and the respondent fails to rebut the application, a stay of execution should be granted to preserve the status quo and prevent the appeal from being rendered nugatory.

Outcome

Stay of execution granted pending appeal

Facts

The Applicant filed a civil appeal (Civil Appeal No. 05 of 2018) challenging a judgment and decree of the Chief Magistrate's Court in Civil Suit No. 0190 of 2014. The Respondent obtained the decree, had costs taxed, obtained a Certificate of Taxation, and secured a Garnishee Order Nisi to execute against the Applicant. Upon being served with the Garnishee Order Nisi fixed for hearing on 27 April 2018, the Applicant promptly filed this application on 23 April 2018 seeking a stay of execution. The Respondent did not file an affidavit in reply despite being served.

Issues

  1. Whether a stay of execution should be granted pending determination of Civil Appeal No. 05 of 2018.

Orders

  • Application allowed.
  • The Respondent is stopped from executing the decree in Civil Suit No. 0190 of 2014 until the final determination of Civil Appeal No. 05 of 2018.
  • Costs to be in the cause.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Conditions for Grant
For a stay of execution to be granted pending appeal, the applicant must demonstrate: (a) the existence of a substantive appeal with high chances of success; (b) a serious threat of execution by the respondent; and (c) that the application was filed without undue delay.
Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Failure to Respond to Application
Where a respondent is duly served with an application for stay of execution but fails to file an affidavit in reply, the court may treat this as an admission to the contents and averments in the application and grant the orders sought.

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Kyenjojo Town Council Vs Mugarra (MISC.APPLICATION NO. 0024 OF 2018) [2018] UGHCCD 37 (20 August 2018)
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