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High Court of Uganda

The High Court of Uganda is the third court of record in order of hierarchy and has unlimited original jurisdiction, which means that it can try any case of any value or crime of any magnitude. Appeals from all Magistrates Courts go to the High Court. 

The High Court is headed by the Honorable Principal Judge who is responsible for the administration of the court and has supervisory powers over Magistrate's courts. 

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February 1991
Uganda v Ogwang (Criminal Revision 45 of 1991) [1991] UGHC 68 (26 February 1991)
26 February 1991
Uganda v Kago & 2 Others (Criminal Confirmation 44 of 1990) [1991] UGHC 66 (25 February 1991)
25 February 1991
Paulo Nguwa V Jobu Tugume & Anor (Civil Misc. Application No. DR. MFP 1/89) [1991] UGHC 4 (22 February 1991)
Leave to appeal granted where first appellate court overlooked letters of administration and failed to re-evaluate evidence, causing miscarriage of justice.
Civil procedure – leave to second appeal under s.232(3)(4) MCA – substantial question of law and substantial miscarriage of justice required for leave. Succession – letters of administration – effect of possession of letters on title and right to sue in succession/land recovery proceedings. Procedural defects – defective plaint and misjoinder – when irregularities may be disregarded to secure substantive justice (Rule 7, Schedule 3). Appellate duty – first appellate court must re-evaluate evidence and make independent findings.
 22 February 1991
Mbabali v Kidza & Another (Civil Suit 615 of 1969) [1991] UGHC 39 (20 February 1991)
20 February 1991
Beatrice Nyakaana Kobusingye V George Nyakaana (Civil Suit No. DR. MFP 84/89) [1991] UGHC 2 (15 February 1991)
Court upheld the validity of a contested will, annulled the respondent’s caveat and ordered probate to the named executors, awarding damages and costs.
Succession law – validity and attestation of wills – s.50 Succession Act; Allegations of forgery and burden of proof; Fitness of executors – marital status, advanced age, minority and mental capacity; Caveat annulment and grant of probate; Award of general damages and costs.
 15 February 1991
Nyakana v Nyakana (Civil Suit 84 of 1989) [1991] UGHC 24 (15 February 1991)
Will held valid; caveat removed and probate granted to applicant and qualified co‑executors; minor disqualified, damages and costs awarded.
• Succession law – validity and attestation of wills – requirements under Succession Act s.50. • Evidential burden – party alleging forgery must prove it; failure to discharge shifts outcome. • Executors – who may be appointed; disqualification of minors and persons of unsound mind (Succession Act ss.181–184). • Caveat – annulment and removal where will held valid and executors fit and proper. • Remedies – award of general damages, interest and costs on successful probate challenge.
 15 February 1991