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Namagembe v Lt. Col (Rtd) Kashilingi (Miscellaneous Appeal No. 12 of 2022)

High Court · [2022] UGHCLD 206 · 2022 Appeal Allowed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Appeal from Deputy Registrar's refusal to issue execution of decree
Decision
Execution of decree ordered to proceed unless stayed by Court of Appeal

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Holding

The High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the Deputy Registrar's refusal to issue execution. Where a conditional stay of execution is granted and the respondent fails to comply with the conditions, the stay automatically lapses and execution should issue. A party seeking to benefit from court process must demonstrate willingness to comply with court orders. The mere filing of a subsequent application for stay in the Court of Appeal does not constitute a stay of execution.

Outcome

Execution of decree ordered to proceed unless stayed by Court of Appeal

Facts

The appellant obtained judgment in HCCS No. 11 of 2011 on 8 February 2019 declaring her the rightful owner of land comprised in LRV 305 Folio 21 Plot 65, Kampala Road, and ordering the respondent to vacate with immediate effect and pay mesne profits of UGX 262,500,000. The respondent appealed and obtained a conditional stay of execution on 28 December 2020, requiring him to vacate the property and deposit UGX 31.5 million within 30 days, failing which the stay would automatically lapse. The respondent did not comply with these conditions. The appellant applied for execution. On 11 November 2021, the Deputy Registrar declined to issue execution on grounds that the respondent had filed an application for stay in the Court of Appeal and that execution would render the appeal nugatory. The appellant appealed the Registrar's refusal.

Issues

  1. Whether the Registrar erred in law and in fact when she declined to issue execution of decree in HCCS No. 11 of 2011.

Orders

  • Appeal allowed.
  • The Deputy Registrar's decision refusing to evict the respondent from Plot 65, Kampala Road is quashed and set aside.
  • Execution of decree in HCCS No. 11 of 2011 shall issue against the respondent unless there is any order from the Court of Appeal staying the said execution.
  • Respondent to pay costs of this application.

Rules and key headnotes

Execution — Conditional Stay of Execution — Effect of Non-Compliance with Conditions
Where a court grants a conditional stay of execution and the party benefiting from the stay fails to comply with the stipulated conditions, the stay automatically lapses and execution should proceed.
Execution — Stay of Execution — Filing of Application Does Not Constitute Stay
The mere filing of an application for stay of execution in an appellate court does not operate as a stay of execution. Execution may proceed unless and until a formal order staying execution is issued by the appellate court.
Execution — Clean Hands Doctrine — Compliance with Court Orders
A party who seeks to benefit from court process must demonstrate readiness and willingness to comply with court orders, even if they disagree with those orders. A party who persistently defies court orders does not come to court with clean hands.

Legislation cited (6)

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