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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 1999
Akisoferi Michael Ogola v Anika Othieno Emmanuel (Miscellaneous Application 56 of 1993) [1999] UGHC 70 (11 February 1999)
Whether an awarded taxation of costs (large instruction fees and disbursements) in an election petition was excessive and required interference.
Civil procedure – Taxation of costs – Election petitions – Principles governing taxation: access to courts, adequate remuneration, consistency and reference to Advocates’ Remuneration schedule (S.I. 3/1993) – Appellate interference only for misapplication of principles, manifest excess or exceptional circumstances.
 11 February 1999
Akisoferi Ogola v Akika Othieno and Another (Miscellaneous Application 56 of 1998) [1999] UGHC 33 (11 February 1999)
Appellate interference with taxation is limited; taxing officer’s exercise was upheld save for a single item reduced.
Costs—Taxation—Appellate interference with taxing officer’s exercise of discretion only where misapplication of taxation principles or manifestly excessive/low award; instruction fees—items covered by instruction fees correctly disallowed; election petition costs—comparative awards relevant in assessing quantum.
 11 February 1999
Xtokassffl v Aliika Othzno Nifiaituzti (election petition 56 of 1998) [1999] UGHC 58 (11 February 1999)
Appeal against taxation of costs dismissed except disallowance of item 70 (shs 450,000).
Taxation of costs – election petition – principles of taxation – instruction fees – set off of items in bill of costs – manifest excess – appellate interference – miscarriage of justice.
 11 February 1999
Nabawesi v Bachubhali (Civil Suit 2 of 1996) [1999] UGHC 26 (9 February 1999)
Tenant failed to strictly prove repair costs and statutory compensation requirements; landlord awarded rent arrears and costs.
Property law – expropriated land and compensation for improvements – requirement to comply with Expropriated Properties Act s.11(2) and s.12 and valuation procedure; Proof of special damages – strict proof required for repairs claimed; Tenancy – establishment of rent terms and recovery of arrears.
 9 February 1999
David Mpanga & Anor v Roliat Property Agency Ltd (Civil Suit No. 7 of 1998) (Civil Suit No. 7 of 1998) [1999] UGHC 10 (3 February 1999)
Company Law|Liquidation, insolvency and winding up
 3 February 1999