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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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Plot 2, the Square Kampala
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April 1991
George Nyakaana v Beatrice Kobusingye Nyakaana (Civil Suit No.84 of 1989) [1991] UGHC 13 (30 April 1991)
Applicant failed to prove substantial loss or provide security; stay of execution pending appeal was denied.
Civil procedure — Stay of execution — Order 39 r.4(2) CPR — conditions for stay: substantial loss, no unreasonable delay, security required. Probate — removal of caveat and grant of probate — effect of recalling probate pending appeal. Evidence — adequacy and particularity of affidavits in support of interlocutory relief.
 30 April 1991
Uganda v Sekajolo (Criminal Session Case 65 of 1988) [1991] UGHC 27 (22 April 1991)
The accused’s ambush defence rejected; prosecution proved attempted murder causing permanent amputation; sentenced to eight years.
Criminal law – Attempted murder – Elements: positive intention to cause death; overt acts proximate to commission – application of statutory definition of attempt. Evidence – Identification and credibility – related witnesses and minor inconsistencies do not necessarily undermine prosecution where testimony is otherwise consistent and convincing. Alternative verdicts – Court may decline lesser conviction where cogent evidence supports attempt charge. Sentencing – Seriousness of harm and period on remand weighed in imposing custodial term.
 22 April 1991
Luwaga v Attorney General (Civil Suit 48 of 1990) [1991] UGHC 38 (18 April 1991)
18 April 1991
Attorney General v Turyamureeba (Civil Suit 436 of 1989) [1991] UGHC 35 (10 April 1991)
10 April 1991
Abdul v Uganda (Criminal Revision 25 of 1991) [1991] UGHC 53 (3 April 1991)
3 April 1991
Santa Aciro v Uganda (Criminal Revision Order No. 34/91) [1991] UGHC 83 (2 April 1991)
A guilty plea must be unequivocal, and default sentences must comply with statutory limits.
Criminal Law – Plea of guilty – Whether a vague plea can be cured by facts – Default sentence legality.
 2 April 1991