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Musiime and Another v Mubezi and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 690 of 2022)

High Court · [2023] UGHCLD 420 · 2023 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for consequential orders arising from Civil Suit No. 180 of 2005
Decision
Consequential order granted for vacant possession conditional upon subdivision and title issuance

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Holding

Held that consequential orders are properly granted to give effect to judgments vesting land in successful parties. An appeal does not operate as an automatic stay of execution. The applicants were granted vacant possession of subdivided land as ordered in previous judgments, conditional upon completion of subdivision and issuance of titles by the Registrar of Titles.

Outcome

Consequential order granted for vacant possession conditional upon subdivision and title issuance

Facts

The applicants sued the respondents in Civil Suit No. 180 of 2005 for declarations of fraudulent acquisition of land, cancellation of title, and vacant possession. The 2nd applicant obtained judgment on 19 August 2011 against the respondents, and the 1st applicant obtained judgment on 30 March 2022. Both judgments ordered that 255 hectares out of 900 hectares formerly in Bulemezi Block 981 Plot 4 be carved out of the respondents' Plots 16 and 17, with certificates of title to be issued to the applicants. The respondents or their agents remained in possession of Plots 16 and 17. The 2nd respondent had sold his interest in Plot 16 to third parties. The 1st and 2nd respondents filed a notice of appeal against the 2022 judgment, and the 3rd respondent intended to appeal. The applicants sought consequential orders for vacant possession to give effect to the previous judgments.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicants are entitled to the consequential orders in this application?
  2. What remedies are available to the parties?

Orders

  • Applicants/Plaintiffs be given vacant possession of land sub-divided from Bulemezi Block 981 Plots 16 and 17 (formerly Plot 4) as ordered in the judgments of 19th August 2011 and 30th March 2022.
  • The order for vacant possession shall only take effect upon completion of subdivisions and issuance of titles by the Registrar of Titles.
  • No orders as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Consequential Orders — Definition and Scope
A consequential order is an order of court giving effect to the judgment or decision to which it is consequential or resultant therefrom, normally traceable as flowing from a decision duly prayed for or granted by court.
Civil Procedure — Appeals — Effect on Execution
An appeal does not operate as an automatic stay of execution. A party wishing to protect the status of an appeal must apply for a stay of execution pending appeal.
Land & Property — Eviction — Requirement of Court Order
Every eviction must be preceded by a valid court order.
Civil Procedure — Consequential Orders — Conditional Grant
Where a judgment vests land in successful parties but requires subdivision and title issuance, a consequential order for vacant possession may properly be granted conditional upon completion of the subdivision and issuance of titles.

Legislation cited (6)

Cases cited (2)

  • Kalibbala and Another v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application No. 70 of 2015)
  • PK Sengendo v Busulwa Lawrence and Another (Civil Application No. 207 of 2014)

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Musiime_and_Another_v_Mubezi_and_2_Others_(Miscellaneous_Application_690_of_2022)_[2023]_UGHCLD_420_(2_December_2023)
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