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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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December 1997
Dr. Julius Wambette and Another v Impressa Inc. Fortunato Federici (Civil Suit 27 of 1997) [1997] UGHC 27 (18 December 1997)
Defendant vicariously liable; court admitted post‑filing medical reports and awarded Shs 25,000,000 general and Shs 598,000 special damages.
• Negligence – vicarious liability – admission of liability by defendant’s counsel binds defendant. • Evidence – admissibility of medical reports prepared after filing the suit; hearsay and the need for oral evidence from experts. • Assessment of damages – determination of degree of permanent disability and quantum of general and special damages. • Special damages – requirement to plead and strictly prove, receipts as best evidence.
 18 December 1997
Dr. Wanbette and Another v Impresa Ing. Fortunato Federici (Civil Suit 27 of 1995) [1997] UGHC 11 (18 December 1997)
Defendant’s admitted liability for a road accident left only quantum; court admitted post-treatment medical reports and awarded damages for 70% permanent disability.
• Tort — Motor-vehicle negligence — Admission of liability by defendant’s counsel — only quantum to be assessed. • Evidence — Admissibility of medical reports compiled post-pleading — court may admit where they truthfully reflect post-treatment condition. • Damages — Assessment of general and special damages for permanent disability (70%); interest and taxed costs awarded.
 18 December 1997
Manibhai Devidas Patel v Stephen Waduwa and Another (Civil Suit 3 of 1997) [1997] UGHC 26 (4 December 1997)
Completion of sale of registered land requires registration; separate undertakings enforceable and remedy limited to defendants' share.
Property/contract law – meaning of "completion" of sale of registered land; Registration of Titles Act s.51 – completion requires registration and transfer; separate undertakings construed as independent contracts; remedy limited to defendant purchasers’ shares where third purchaser not sued.
 4 December 1997