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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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July 2007
Rebecca Harriet Najjita v Semalulu Wasswa & 2 oers (Civil Suit No. 177 Of 2002 ) (Civil Suit No. 177 of 2002) [2007] UGHC 42 (25 July 2007)
Letters of administration obtained by concealing the deceased's child and Will were revoked; the child has priority to administer the estate.
Succession law — priority of heirs — child takes precedence over grandchildren; revocation of letters of administration under Succession Act s.234 for fraud; credibility and admissibility of evidence; Administrator‑General certificate of no objection obtained by concealment.
 25 July 2007
In Re: Namuli Hadijah & Kaweesa Ibrahim (children) (Adoption Cause No. 68 of 2007) [2007] UGHC 41 (17 July 2007)
Adoption by a foreign relative allowed where statutory requirements met and the children’s welfare is paramount.
Adoption law – Children Act Cap 59 – s3 welfare paramount; s45(1) age and age‑difference for sole applicant; s46 foreign adopters – residence, foster period, clearances, foreign recognition; relative exception to fostering; post‑order registration and passport formalities.
 17 July 2007
Peter Bibangamba v Uganda (HCT-05-CV-MA-0083-2007) [2007] UGHC 50 (13 July 2007)
Leave for judicial review granted with interim stay preventing title cancellation and compulsory acquisition pending hearing.
Judicial review – Leave to apply – Interim relief – Writs of prohibition to restrain cancellation of title and compulsory acquisition – Protection of registered proprietor’s right to fair hearing and quiet enjoyment – Costs to abide outcome.
 13 July 2007
Paul Mills Ekwang v Lira District Land Board [2007] UGHC 37 (12 July 2007)
Leave granted to bring judicial review where leasehold allegedly alienated without hearing and prima facie case established.
Judicial review — Leave to apply — Burden on applicant to show prima facie entitlement to leave; seriousness of complaint relevant to discretion; natural justice — right to be heard where leasehold interests are allegedly alienated; remedies — certiorari, mandamus, injunction, damages.
 12 July 2007