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.

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Citation	Judgment date
February 2011
Kampala International University Ltd v Tororo Cement ,Uganda Revenue Authority,Attorney General (Civil Application No. 0433 of 2006) [2011] UGHC 23 (28 February 2011) A long-dormant suit was dismissed under Order 17 r.6(1) CPR where no steps were taken for over two years; late counsel instruction was insufficient. Civil procedure – Dismissal for want of prosecution – Order 17 rule 6(1) CPR – No application or step taken for over two years – Belated instruction of new counsel not sufficient cause – Discretion to dismiss with costs.	28 February 2011
Uganda Revenue Authority v Tembo Steels Ltd (Civil Appeal No 09 of 2006) [2011] UGHC 204 (25 February 2011) Court finds Tribunal erred in rejecting input/output method and remits for reassessment of correct tax. Tax Law – VAT assessment – Satisfaction of the Commissioner with taxpayer returns – Use of input/output method – Legal basis and application under VAT Act.	25 February 2011
The Management Committee of Kachomo Primary School v Ayub Luvunia (Civil Appeal No. 31 of 2009) [2011] UGHC 209 (21 February 2011) High Court overturns trial court ruling on land ownership due to procedural errors and inadequate proof of succession. Land Law – Ownership claims – Succession Act compliance – Locus in quo proceedings – Judicial discretion in awarding damages.	21 February 2011
Tinka v Bigirwenkya & Anor (Election Civil Appeal Petition No. 007 of 2011) [2011] UGHC 22 (21 February 2011) A deed poll name change does not invalidate prior voter registration or lawful nomination; appeal dismissed with costs. * Electoral law – complaints and appeals – whether a response by the Chairman constituted a Commission decision under s.15 – locus to appeal. * Election law – change of name by deed poll – effect on voter registration and validity of nomination where name on register differs from assumed name. * Administrative procedure – requirement for Commission to be constituted under s.8 versus practical recognition of communicated decisions.	21 February 2011
Kabugo v Lule & 2 Ors (Election Petition No. 002 of 2011) [2011] UGHC 20 (17 February 2011) A party’s belated attempt to withdraw or substitute a candidate cannot displace a validly endorsed nominee recognized by the Electoral Commission. Electoral law – Candidate nomination – Validity of party-endorsed nomination papers endorsed by an authorized signatory notified to the Electoral Commission; Affidavit formalities – technical defects not fatal; Jurisdiction – High Court appeals from Commission; Party internal disputes – belated substitution of candidates after recognition by Electoral Commission.	17 February 2011
Ruth Asiimwe Karyaruju v Namara Grace (Civil Suit No. 198 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 21 (17 February 2011) Court dismissed a late preliminary objection and held a candidate qualification challenge remains justiciable despite Electoral Commission jurisdiction. Civil procedure – preliminary objections: timing and competence; Election law – candidate qualifications; Jurisdiction – Electoral Commission (s.15) versus High Court; Mootness of election relief after primaries.	17 February 2011
Nabakooza v Natale and Others (Civil Appeal No. 10 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 205 (16 February 2011) The court upheld the validity of a property purchase by a minor's representative, rejecting claims of unlawful entry and theft. Property Law – Validity of a contract for purchase by a minor's representative – Unlawful property entry and alleged agreement theft.	16 February 2011
Namusoke v Electoral Commission (Election Petition No. 004 of 2011) [2011] UGHC 19 (16 February 2011) Whether an applicant employed by a university-owned company must resign under s.116(5) before election nomination. Electoral law — Resignation requirement under Local Governments Act s.116(5) — Definition of public officer — Corporate personality — University-owned limited company treated as separate legal entity — Lifting the corporate veil not warranted absent sham.	16 February 2011
Uganda v Hon. Akbar Hussein Godi (HCT-03-CR-SC 257 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 188 (11 February 2011)	11 February 2011
Waninga Stephen & 14 ors Vs National Resistance Movement & 5 ors (HCT-04-CV-EP-0003-2010) [2011] UGHC 18 (8 February 2011) Petition by non-electoral-college members challenging party district elections dismissed for lack of locus standi and prematurity. Internal party elections – locus standi – only District Conference members form the Electoral College; Election challenges – requirement to be an unsuccessful contestant under party Regulations No.1 of 2009; Exhaustion of internal remedies – disputes must first be taken to the NRM District Elections Tribunal; Procedural irregularity – documents not in pleadings may be struck off.	8 February 2011
Mukundane & Anor v Electoral Commission & Anor (Hct-00-cv-ep-0004 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 17 (7 February 2011) Minor form deviations in a Certificate of Equivalence do not void a nomination if consultation and substance are proven. Electoral law – Parliamentary Elections Act – Certificate of Equivalence – prescribed form v. substantive compliance; NCHE consultation with UNEB; Interpretation Act s.43 – deviations not fatal if substance unaffected; requirement to establish qualifications with Electoral Commission two months before nomination – proof and administrative procedure; voter registration discrepancies – effect on nomination.	7 February 2011
Ngege Ltd Vs Muluma Stephen (Civil Appeal No. 29 of 2005) [2011] UGHC 16 (1 February 2011) Appeal allowed: respondent failed to prove wrongful dismissal; evidence established abscondment and suit dismissed. Employment law – wrongful dismissal v. abscondment – evaluation of oral and documentary evidence; prior related judgment as corroborative evidence; cause of action and appellate review of factual findings; damages awarded where claimant did not prove dismissal.	1 February 2011