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Torres Advanced Enterprises Solutions LLC v Ojok and 87 Others (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 165 of 2021)

Industrial Court · [2022] UGIC 77 · 2022 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
Decision
Stay of execution granted conditional on deposit of security

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Holding

The Industrial Court granted a stay of execution of its award in Labour Dispute Reference No. 024/2015 on condition that the applicant deposit security of UGX 400,000,000 in cash or by bank guarantee. The court found that the appeal raised a serious question of law regarding the interpretation of continuous service that merited judicial consideration, but required security to protect the respondents' interests given the time appeals take and to ensure due performance under Civil Procedure Rules O.43 r.4(3).

Outcome

Stay of execution granted conditional on deposit of security

Facts

The applicant sought a stay of execution of an Industrial Court award delivered on 14 May 2021 in Labour Dispute Reference No. 024/2015 involving 88 respondents. The applicant filed an appeal against the award and argued that it raised serious questions of law regarding the court's interpretation of continuous service. The applicant contended it would suffer irreparable damage if execution proceeded, citing discrepancies in the figures claimed by different respondents. The respondents opposed the application, arguing the applicant had not satisfied the conditions for stay of execution and that any computation issues could be resolved by the court. The applicant was represented by counsel from Kashilingi, Rubaga & Associates while the respondents were represented by Professor Barya and Mr. Amanya Joseph.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant satisfied the conditions for a stay of execution pending appeal.
  2. Whether the applicant would suffer substantial loss if the stay order was not granted.
  3. Whether security should be required for the due performance of the decree.

Orders

  • Application for stay of execution allowed on condition that the applicant deposits in court either UGX 400,000,000 cash or a bank guarantee in the same sum.
  • Bank guarantee to remain valid until disposal of the appeal.
  • No order as to costs.

Rules and key headnotes

Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Conditions for Grant — Security for Due Performance
A court may grant a stay of execution pending appeal where the appeal raises serious questions of law meriting judicial consideration, but may require the applicant to deposit security for due performance of the decree to protect the respondent's interests, particularly where the appeal process may take considerable time.
Civil Procedure — Stay of Execution — Principles — Substantial Loss and Security
The conditions for granting a stay of execution are that substantial loss may result to the applicant unless the order is made, the application has been made without unreasonable delay, and security has been paid for the due performance of the decree or order as may ultimately be binding upon the applicant.

Legislation cited (9)

Cases cited (3)

  • Hon Theodore Ssekikubo & 3 Others v Attorney General and 4 Others (Constitutional Application No. 6 of 2013)
  • Namyalo Kevina & Another (HCMA No. 12 of 2017)
  • Lawrence Musitwa Kyazze v Eunice Busingye (Civil Appeal No. 18 of 1990)

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