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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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January 2013
Madhvani Group Limited v Simbwa and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 1160 of 2012) [2013] UGHC 279 (25 January 2013)
A court granted a temporary injunction restraining trespass on land where respondents failed to contest the applicant’s supporting affidavit.
Civil Procedure – Temporary injunction – Requirements for grant of interim injunction – Effect of failure to file affidavit in reply – Admissibility of uncontroverted affidavit evidence – Whether party can cross-examine deponent absent a reply affidavit – Land law – Trespass.
 25 January 2013
Mweteise and Another v Uganda Telecoms Limited and 5 Others (Civil Suit Number 135 of 2003) [2013] UGHC 266 (22 January 2013)
Court affirms pension entitlements for former UPTC employees based on continuous service under successor companies.
Employment law - pension rights and entitlements - Public Enterprises Reform and Divestiture Act vs Uganda Communications Act - breach of contract and calculation of pensions.
 22 January 2013
Senkubuge & Anor v Bitimpa (Ma No. 580 of 2012) [2013] UGHC 1 (11 January 2013)
Deputy Registrar cannot dismiss appeals; reinstatement refused where appeal was out of time and applicants unduly delayed.
Civil procedure – Appeals – Power to dismiss for want of prosecution – Deputy Registrar/Registrar lacks power; power rests with Judge (Order 43 Rule 31).; Time limits – Memorandum of appeal must be filed within 30 days under Section 79(1)(a) CPA; appeal filed out of time is not properly commenced.; Order 17 Rule 6(1) CPR applies to civil suits, not appeals.; Delay – Inordinate and inexcusable delay in applying to reinstate justifies dismissal.
 11 January 2013
Zimbiha v Attorney General (Civil Suit No. 0109 of 2011) [2013] UGHC 11 (8 January 2013)
Administratrix awarded compensation, mesne profits and damages for government occupation without prior compensation.
Constitutional and property law – compulsory acquisition and occupation without compensation – entitlement to compensation and mesne profits; evidence – admissions at scheduling conference operate as estoppel; procedural law – laches inapplicable where statutory limitation governs; unchallenged valuation evidence adopted.
 8 January 2013