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Lukwago v Musisi (Misc Application No. 544 of 2012)

High Court · [2013] UGHCCD 33 · 2013 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for stay of execution of a taxation award pending determination of a taxation appeal
Decision
Interim stay of execution granted pending determination of taxation appeal

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Holding

The court granted an interim stay of execution restraining the respondent from enforcing a taxation award of UGX 47,569,000 pending determination of the applicant's taxation appeal. The court applied the criteria from Lawrence Musiitwa Kyazze v Eunice Busingye, finding that a notice of appeal had been filed, the appeal had likelihood of success, substantial loss would result to the applicant if execution proceeded, and the application was made without unreasonable delay.

Outcome

Interim stay of execution granted pending determination of taxation appeal

Facts

The applicant, Lukwago Erias (Lord Mayor of Kampala Capital City Authority), brought an application for certiorari and mandamus against Jennifer Musisi (Executive Director KCCA) which was dismissed by the High Court. Following dismissal, the applicant filed a notice of appeal and an application for leave to appeal. During the pendency of the leave application, the respondent filed her bill of costs which the Taxing Master taxed and awarded at UGX 47,569,000. The applicant appealed against this taxation award and sought stay of execution of the costs award pending determination of the taxation appeal. The respondent's counsel demanded payment and issued an ultimatum. The respondent did not contest the stay application.

Issues

  1. Whether an interim order of stay of execution should be granted to restrain enforcement of a taxation award pending determination of a taxation appeal.

Orders

  • An interim order of stay of execution is granted to the Applicant pending the final determination of the taxation appeal.
  • No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Criteria for Grant
An interim order of stay of execution pending determination of an appeal will be granted where: (a) the applicant has filed a notice of appeal in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules; (b) the intended appeal has a likelihood of success; (c) substantial loss may result to the applicant unless the order is made; and (d) the application has been made without unreasonable delay.
Civil Procedure — Taxation of Costs — Stay of Execution Pending Appeal Against Taxation Award
Where a taxation award is subject to appeal and the applicant would suffer substantial loss by being compelled to pay the taxed costs while the appeal remains pending, thereby rendering the taxation appeal nugatory, a stay of execution of the taxation award should be granted in the interest of justice.

Legislation cited (7)

Cases cited (1)

  • Lawrence Musiitwa Kyazze v Eunice Busingye (Civil Application No. 18 of 1990)

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Lukwago v Musisi (Misc Application No. 544 of 2012) [2013] UGHCCD 33 (4 March 2013)
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