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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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October 2013
Kasekende v Umeme Limited (Civil Suit No. 0947 of 2005) [2013] UGHC 268 (31 October 2013)
The plaintiff's employment termination was found unlawful due to procedural breaches, meriting damages and remedies.
Employment Law - wrongful termination - breach of natural justice - fair hearing - remedies for wrongful dismissal
 31 October 2013
Numa Mubi Akulamusa v Friends Estates Lts & Anor (Civil Applic No. 241 of 2011) [2013] UGHC 32 (21 October 2013)
The Court granted the applicant leave to appeal, finding prima facie grounds meriting serious consideration due to ownership-determining High Court findings.
Civil procedure – Leave to appeal – Test: whether prima facie grounds of appeal exist meriting serious consideration (Sango Bay Estates); Rule 40(2)(b) application procedure; objector proceedings and orders determining ownership; limited inquiry into merits when considering leave.
 21 October 2013
Kasolo Kiberu and 128 Others v Uganda Railway Corporation (HCT-00-CV-CS 8 of 2008) [2013] UGHC 261 (18 October 2013)
The court ruled EARC period must be included in URC's pension calculations for former employees.
Employment Law – Termination Benefits – Continuous Service Calculation – Allowances Underpayment – Housing Entitlement Post-Termination.
 18 October 2013
Mundo v Minister of State for Internal Affairs (Misc Cause No. 298 of 2013) [2013] UGHC 287 (7 October 2013)
A suit against a government minister is incompetent unless a specific law allows it; proceedings must target the Attorney General.
Civil Procedure – Capacity to be sued – Government officers – Judicial review – Requirement under Article 250(2) of the Constitution and Government Proceedings Act that proceedings against government be brought against the Attorney General – Exception for officers exercising quasi-judicial functions.
 7 October 2013