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Sanyu FM (2000) Limited v Kimuli (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 248 of 2019)

Industrial Court · [2021] UGIC 115 · 2021 Application Granted (Conditional) AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for stay of execution of Industrial Court award pending appeal to Court of Appeal
Decision
Stay of execution granted conditional upon furnishing of bank guarantee security

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Holding

The Industrial Court granted a stay of execution of its award pending appeal, conditional upon the applicant furnishing security in the form of a reputable bank guarantee for the full judgment amount within ten days. The court balanced the applicant's right to appeal against the respondent's right to enjoy the fruits of the award, finding that security adequately protected both interests.

Outcome

Stay of execution granted conditional upon furnishing of bank guarantee security

Facts

The applicant, Sanyu FM (2000) Limited, sought a stay of execution of an Industrial Court award in Labour Dispute Reference No. 125/2015 pending appeal to the Court of Appeal. The applicant filed a notice of appeal on 19 March 2019 and this application on 10 January 2019 after becoming aware of a threat of execution on 30 January 2019. The applicant expressed willingness to furnish security and argued that the appeal would be rendered nugatory if execution proceeded, as the respondent had no known assets to refund the judgment amount if the appeal succeeded. The respondent opposed the application, arguing it was intended to delay and frustrate enjoyment of the award, and that the applicant had made no effort to obtain the record of proceedings despite filing the notice of appeal months earlier.

Issues

  1. Whether the court should grant a stay of execution of the Industrial Court award pending appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Orders

  • Application allowed on condition that the applicant furnishes security in the form of a reputable bank guarantee in the sum of UGX 44,700,000 within ten days of delivery of this ruling.
  • No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Stay of Execution — Discretion of Court — Balancing Rights of Parties
The court has wide discretion to grant a stay of execution where this is necessary to prevent an appeal from being rendered nugatory, but must balance the appellant's right to appeal against the successful litigant's right to enjoy the fruits of judgment.
Stay of Execution — Security for Judgment Amount — Bank Guarantee
Where an applicant seeks a stay of execution on grounds that the respondent cannot refund the judgment amount if the appeal succeeds, the appropriate condition is to require the applicant to furnish security in the form of a reputable bank guarantee for the full judgment amount.

Legislation cited (5)

Cases cited (1)

  • Souna Cosmetics Limited v Commissioner Customs URA (HCMA No. 424 of 2011)

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