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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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August 1997
Milly Masembe v Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited and Another (Civil Suit 646 of 1995) [1997] UGHC 32 (25 August 1997)
Employer vicariously liable for driver who negligently left tractor unattended; plaintiff awarded damages with defendants 80% liable.
Tort—Negligence—Vehicle left unlit and unattended on carriageway—Foreseeability of harm and duty of care—Vicarious liability of employer—Special and general damages—Novus actus interveniens and looters—Apportionment of fault.
 25 August 1997
Jaffer Brothers Limited v Bagalaaliwo and Others (Civil Suit 31 of 1995) [1997] UGHC 25 (18 August 1997)
Plaintiff’s claim dismissed as time‑barred and lacking locus standi for want of statutory repossession certificate.
* Limitation Act – section 6 – time‑bar – when cause of action accrues (acquisition by purchaser; vesting in State/Board). * Expropriated Properties Act 1982 – section 5(1) and Regulation 10(3) – requirement of statutory certificate of repossession; administrative letter insufficient. * Locus standi – possession of valid repossession certificate required to sue for recovery. * Effect of prior consent judgment on subsequent claims to same property. * Counterclaim abates when principal claim fails.
 18 August 1997
Jaffer Brothers Ltd v Bagalaaliwo and Others (Civil Suit 31 of 1995) [1997] UGHC 9 (18 August 1997)
Claim dismissed as time‑barred; plaintiff lacked statutory certificate of repossession and therefore standing; no cause of action.
Limitation Act – section 6 – time began to run from acquisition/taking over dates; Expropriated Properties Act 1982 s.5(1) and Regulations – statutory certificate of repossession required; locus standi – administrative letter insufficient; cause of action – effect of prior consent judgment on title disputes.
 18 August 1997
Rurangaranga Edward v Mbarara Municipal Council & Ors (Supreme Court Civil Appeal No. 10 of 1996) [1997] UGHC 1 (8 August 1997)
Administrative Law|Land|Leases and tenants|Title to real property
 8 August 1997