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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 1999
Agnes Mukasa V Akamba (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 197 of 1990 ) (Civil Suit No. 197 of 1990) [1999] UGHC 19 (30 April 1999)
Delict and Tort Law|Negligence
 30 April 1999
Eridadi Wabwire v Yowana Lukudo (Civil Suit 67 of 1998) [1999] UGHC 24 (15 April 1999)
Conversion and remarriage did not divest administratrix’s authority; respondent was a bona fide purchaser for value, so suit dismissed with costs.
* Administration of estates – validity of sale by administratrix – effect of conversion and remarriage on administratrix’s authority – bona fide purchaser for value without notice – Originating Summons under Order 34 r.1(g) appropriate for discrete administration questions.
 15 April 1999
Nabudere v Uganda Commercial Bank Ltd (Civil Suit No 17 of 1996) [1999] UGHC 51 (7 April 1999)
Employee retiring with accumulated leave entitled to basic salary and 20% leave allowance for leave period; unproven medical claims disallowed.
* Employment law – voluntary retirement – accumulated leave – entitlement to leave allowance (20% of annual salary) and continuation of basic salary and allowances while on leave – proof of allowances; quantum of payment for accumulated leave.
 7 April 1999
Hima Cement (U) Ltd v Uganda Co-operative Insurance Ltd (High Court Civil Suit No. 619 of 1998) (High Court Civil Suit No. 619 of 1998) [1999] UGHC 11 (6 April 1999)
Company Law
 6 April 1999