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Mbaziira v Kasujja & 2 Ors (Misc Application No. 1171 of 2016)

High Court · [2017] UGHCLD 258 · 2017 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Interlocutory application arising from Misc. Cause No. 587 of 2016
Decision
Injunction granted; main suit referred to mediation

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Holding

The High Court granted an interlocutory injunction application where no affidavit in reply had been filed to rebut the application. The court held that the injunction should operate to preserve the status quo in the interest of both parties pending final disposal of the main suit, which was referred to mediation.

Outcome

Injunction granted; main suit referred to mediation

Facts

Joseph Mbaziira brought an interlocutory application arising from Misc. Cause No. 587 of 2016 against Fred Kasujja, Katongole Muyindi, and Malege Charles. The application was heard on 26 September 2017. At the hearing, the applicant was present, the first and second respondents were absent, and the third respondent was present. No affidavit in reply had been filed by any respondent to rebut the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the injunction application should be granted in the absence of a rebuttal affidavit.

Orders

  • Application granted.
  • Injunction granted to preserve the status quo pending final disposal of the main suit.
  • Main suit forwarded for mediation.
  • Matter mentioned on 22nd November 2017 at 9:00 am to receive mediation report.

Rules and key headnotes

Interlocutory Applications — Grant of Injunction in Absence of Rebuttal
Where an application for an interlocutory injunction is not opposed by an affidavit in reply, the court may grant the application to preserve the status quo in the interest of both parties pending final disposal of the main suit.

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Mbaziira v Kasujja & 2 Ors (Misc Application No. 1171 of 2016) [2017] UGHCLD 258 (26 September 2017)
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