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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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November 2013
UAP Insurance Uganda Limited v National Housing Construction Company Ltd (Civil Suit No. 427 of 2013; Misc. Application No. 684 of 2013) [2013] UGHC 289 (18 November 2013)
The court upheld the respondent’s claim under a performance bond, rejecting fraud allegations and refusing leave to defend the summary suit.
Performance bonds – autonomy from underlying contract – entitlement to payment on demand – allegations of fraud – summary suit – triable issues – special purpose vehicles in construction contracts.
 18 November 2013
Mwesigwa t/a Rest Assured Furniture Home v Kabunga Kasule (Civil Suit No. 151 of 2011) [2013] UGHC 267 (13 November 2013)
Plaintiff's claim for destroyed property during eviction dismissed due to lack of proof and bonafide occupancy.
Property law – Eviction – Damages claim for alleged destruction of property – Bonafide occupancy definition
 13 November 2013
Byanyima v National Resistance Movement (Hct -05-cv-ma-no. 225/2013) [2013] UGHC 252 (8 November 2013)
Interim injunction to halt NRM primary re‑run denied for lack of adequate remedy and unfavorable balance of convenience.
Injunctions — Interim injunctions — requirement of notice under O.41 r.3 CPR — removal of automatic stays in Judicial Review Rules 2009 — interim relief only in rare deserving cases — adequate remedy at law — balance of convenience — inherent jurisdiction.
 8 November 2013