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Court of Appeal of Uganda

The Court of Appeal is the second highest court in the land.  It came into being following the promulgation of the 1995 Constitution, and the enactment of the Judicature Statute, 1996. Article 134 of the Constitution established the structure of the Court of Appeal.

While presiding over matters , it is duly constituted when it consists of an odd number of not less than three (3) justices of the Court of Appeal. It is this court that constitutes itself into a Constitutional Court in accordance with the Constitution to hear constitutional cases.

The Constitutional Court consists of fifteen (15) justices and handles the matters, issues or cases concerning the interpretation of the Constitution  When presiding over a constitutional matter, there must be a quorum of at least five (5) justices of the court.

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Twed Towers along Kafu Road, Nakasero,Kampala.
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June 2005

Constitutional law—modification of existing laws—Government immunity—Government Proceedings Act—judicial authority—property rights—statutory conformity with the Constitution—eviction order—Constitutional Court jurisdiction—public interest

30 June 2005

 

30 June 2005
The High Court lacks jurisdiction over applications seeking constitutional interpretation, which must be brought before the Constitutional Court.
Civil procedure – Jurisdiction – Enforcement of fundamental rights – Right forum for constitutional interpretation under Article 137 – Whether High Court has jurisdiction for applications involving constitutional interpretation – Proper parties to sue in constitutional claims against the state.
17 June 2005
Appellant's unregistered alleged purchase failed; respondent's equitable and registered legal title gave superior right to possession.
Land law – Registration of Titles Act – Effect of unregistered sale agreements – equitable interest versus legal title – purchaser from beneficiary and acquisition from estate administrator – proof and admissibility of documents – right to possession.
10 June 2005