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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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June 1993
Hajati Mariamu N.v Almanzane Jjuko (Civil Suit No.287 of 1991) [1993] UGHC 9 (29 June 1993)
Claim for specific performance of a 1977 lease not time‑barred; cause of action accrued on defendant’s 1990 refusal.
Limitation Act – specific performance as exception to six‑year contract limitation (s.4(6)); accrual of cause of action for recovery of land under s.6 determined by defendant’s refusal to perform; preliminary objections on limitation decided on the plaint and annexures, assuming pleaded facts to be true.
 29 June 1993
Uganda v Kidega (Criminal Session Case 34 of 1993) [1993] UGHC 65 (24 June 1993)
Whether mitigating factors justify a reduced sentence for a brutal domestic manslaughter.
Criminal law – Manslaughter vs murder – acceptance of guilty plea; Sentencing – mitigation (early plea, first offender, surrender, dependants) v aggravation (brutality, domestic killing, deterrence).
 24 June 1993
Uganda v Okwonga (Criminal Session Case 39 of 1993) [1993] UGHC 86 (24 June 1993)

 

 24 June 1993
Uganda v Akileo (Criminal Session Case 32 of 1993) [1993] UGHC 83 (23 June 1993)

 

 23 June 1993
Uganda v Lapido (Criminal Session Case 285 of 1992) [1993] UGHC 78 (22 June 1993)

 

 22 June 1993
Asher Kiwanuka Nteyafa v William Musoke (Civil Suit No.218 of 1993) [1993] UGHC 7 (21 June 1993)
Plaintiff proved a land sale; court directed Registrar to register plaintiff after vendor refused to sign transfer.
Land law – sale of land and transfer – proof of sale, payment and possession; remedies where vendor refuses to execute transfer – refusal to order specific performance of a personal act; High Court power to direct Registrar of Titles to alter register; defaulting defendant (failure to enter appearance).
 21 June 1993
Nuwemugizi v National Water & Sewerage Corporation (Civil Suit 105 of 1993) [1993] UGHC 34 (8 June 1993)

 

 8 June 1993
Benedicto Tuguhikirize V UEB (Civil Suit No. 51/93) [1993] UGHC 1 (4 June 1993)
Delict and Tort Law|Negligence
 4 June 1993
Livingstone Katende v Barclays Bank Of Uganda,Bearing Machinery Equipment (Civil Suit No 658 of 1992) [1993] UGHC 16 (4 June 1993)
Interlocutory injunction granted to prevent bank sale of mortgaged land pending suit due to prima facie case and irreparable harm.
Civil procedure – Temporary injunction – Requirements: prima facie case, irreparable harm, balance of convenience; Mortgage law – Power of sale by public auction – Whether clause ousting court jurisdiction valid; Natural justice – Right to be heard before forced sale; Notice of demand and statutory procedure for sale.
 4 June 1993
Tugumikirize v Uganda Electricity Board (Civil Suit 51 of 93) [1993] UGHC 88 (4 June 1993)
Court awarded 16 million shillings for severe burn injuries and 60% permanent disability to a minor.
Personal injury — General damages — Severe burns to a minor resulting from fallen transmission lines — Medical report and court observation — Permanent disability assessed at 60% and probable impotence — Quantum determined by recent local authorities rather than strict dollar conversion — Award of Shs.16,000,000 plus interest and costs.
 4 June 1993
Tugumikirize v Uganda Electricity Board (Civil Suit 51 of 93) [1993] UGHC 89 (4 June 1993)
A minor electrocuted by a fallen transmission line awarded Shs 16,000,000 for severe injuries and 60% permanent disability.
Personal injury — electrocution and burns — assessment of general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenities; permanent disability assessed at 60%; impotence likely though not conclusively proved; minor plaintiff; quantum guided by recent local authorities rather than strict dollar conversion.
 4 June 1993
Tugumikirize v Uganda Electricity Board (Civil Suit 51 of 93) [1993] UGHC 90 (4 June 1993)
Court awarded substantial damages for severe electrocution burns to a minor, assessing 60% permanent disability and probable impotence.
Personal injury – electrocution and burns – assessment of general damages – permanent disability (60%) and probable impotence – dollar-conversion formula as guide, not mechanical rule – reliance on recent local authorities.
 4 June 1993