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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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March 2007
Hamanya v Ntungamo District Local Government Council (HCT-05-CV-MA-030-2006) [2007] UGHC 47 (27 March 2007) A local government employee's removal and salary withholding, challenged as ultra vires and procedurally unfair, resulted in dismissal of relief. Administrative law — judicial review — disciplinary authority over local government officers — jurisdiction — natural justice — application for mandamus and certiorari — whether Chief Administrative Officer acted ultra vires — whether applicant was denied a hearing.	27 March 2007
Shaban v Miwanda (HCLDCA No. 18 OF 2006) (HCLDCA No. 18 OF 2006) [2007] UGHC 9 (19 March 2007) Whether a customary kibanja holder established a prima facie case warranting a temporary injunction against a registered proprietor. Land law — Interim injunctions — Prima facie case, irreparable injury and balance of convenience in applications involving disputed land — Customary occupancy (kibanja) v registered title — Security of tenure and protection of bona fide occupants — Land Act s.31(1); Constitution Art.237(8)	19 March 2007
Farouk S. Mukasa v Posta Uganda (Civil Suit No. 439 of 2004) (Civil Suit No. 439 of 2004) [2007] UGHC 30 (15 March 2007) Employer liable for unpaid terminal benefits; unpleaded gratuity claim rejected and outstanding balance awarded with interest and costs. Employment law — Termination/retirement benefits — Entitlement under a voluntary retirement package — Interpretation of "in service" as continuous service — Pleading and evidence — Claim for special damages/gratuity must be specifically pleaded before relief granted Civil procedure — Partial payment — Credit for unparticularised payment against total entitlement	15 March 2007
IGG v Gordon Sentiba & 3 Ors (Misc. Appl. No. 65 of 2007) (Misc. Appl. No. 65 of 2007) [2007] UGHC 34 (15 March 2007) Inspectorate may seek court review of a consent judgment and has standing despite Section 19 and jurat technicalities. Administrative law — Inspectorate of Government — Power to invite court review of consent judgments notwithstanding s 19(1)(a) and (c) of the Inspectorate of Government Act Constitutional law — Independence of constitutional bodies — Capacity of the Inspectorate to litigate independently of the Attorney General Civil procedure — Preliminary objection — Locus to apply under Order 9 r12 and review provisions; affidavit technicalities and curing of jurat omissions	15 March 2007
Stella Banyu v Haji Abdul Migade (Miscellaneous Application No.441 of 2006) (Miscellaneous Application No.441 of 2006) [2007] UGHC 24 (8 March 2007) Applicant failed to show a prima facie triable issue; summary judgment for repayment awarded to the respondent. Civil procedure — Summary suit — Leave to appear and defend — Requirement to show prima facie triable issue and annex proposed defence — Order 33/36 CPR — Evidence — Allegation of coercion in procuring undertaking — Insufficient to defeat claim where plaintiff’s claim is founded on payment and non‑delivery of land	8 March 2007