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Musisi Steven Kaddu Vincent Imelda Nalwanga Caroline Namirembe Nazze Annet Teopista Kyolaba v John Bosco Mayanja David Lubanga (Miscellaneous Appeal 3389 of 2023)

High Court · [2024] UGHCLD 24 · 2024 Appeal Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Appeal from Assistant Registrar's decision dismissing temporary injunction application on preliminary objection
Decision
Appeal dismissed with costs

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Holding

Held that an Assistant Registrar has jurisdiction under Order 50 Rules 3 and 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules to determine preliminary objections raised in interlocutory applications for temporary injunction. A preliminary objection may be determined before considering the merits of the injunction application. The Registrar need not refer such matters to a Judge under Order 50 Rule 7 unless deemed proper; the exercise of jurisdiction was appropriate.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed with costs

Facts

The appellants instituted H.C.C.S No. 911 of 2023 against the respondents for wrongful eviction from Block 243 Plot 880 at Kitintale. They filed H.C.M.A No. 2629 of 2023 seeking a temporary injunction to restrain the respondents from dealing with the suit land. The 2nd respondent raised a preliminary objection challenging jurisdiction on the basis that the suit violated the lis pendens rule, as Misc. Application No. 742 of 2023 seeking to review a consent judgment in Civil Suit No. 367 of 2019 was still pending determination. On 27 October 2023, the Assistant Registrar dismissed the temporary injunction application on the preliminary objection. The appellants appealed, arguing the Registrar lacked jurisdiction to hear the preliminary objection, ignored Order 41 Rule 1, and misconstrued Order 50 Rule 7.

Issues

  1. Whether the Assistant Registrar had jurisdiction to entertain the preliminary objection raised in an interlocutory application for temporary injunction.
  2. Whether the Assistant Registrar neglected the provisions of Order 41 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules in determining the temporary injunction application.
  3. Whether the Assistant Registrar misconstrued Order 50 Rule 7 of the Civil Procedure Rules regarding referral of matters to a Judge.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed.
  • Costs awarded to the 2nd respondent.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Powers of Registrar — Jurisdiction to Determine Preliminary Objections in Interlocutory Applications
A Registrar has jurisdiction under Order 50 Rules 3 and 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules to determine preliminary objections raised in interlocutory applications, including applications for temporary injunction, and is deemed to be a civil court when determining such interlocutory matters.
Civil Procedure — Preliminary Objections — Timing and Discretion of Court
A court may make a ruling on a preliminary objection at any stage of proceedings, upholding or rejecting the same, and may determine the preliminary objection before addressing the substantive merits of an interlocutory application. The exercise of such discretion depends on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Civil Procedure — Powers of Registrar — Referral to Judge under Order 50 Rule 7
Under Order 50 Rule 7 of the Civil Procedure Rules, a Registrar's power to refer a matter to a Judge is discretionary and not automatic. The Registrar must act judiciously when deciding whether it is proper to hear a matter under enhanced powers or to refer it to a Judge. A party aggrieved by the Registrar's decision may appeal to a Judge under Order 50 Rule 8.

Legislation cited (6)

Cases cited (4)

  • Attorney General v James Mark Kamoga (Civil Appeal No. 8 of 2004)
  • Kiyimba Kagwa v Katende (Civil Suit No. 2109 of 1984)
  • Crane Bank Limited v Sudhir Ruparelia and Another (Civil Appeal No. 252 of 2019)
  • Mohammed Kalisa v Glady Nyangire and Others (Civil Reference No. 166 of 2013)

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Musisi Steven Kaddu Vincent Imelda Nalwanga Caroline Namirembe Nazze Annet Teopista Kyolaba v John Bosco Mayanja David Lubanga (Miscellaneous Appeal 3389 of 2023) 2024 UGHCLD 24 (29 January 2024)
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