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. 

Physical address
Plot 2, the Square Kampala
2 judgments

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Citation
Judgment date
December 2017
Fraudulent conduct in property transactions bars claims for compensation under the 'ex turpi causa' principle.
Property law – Breach of contract – Fraudulent sale of property – 'Ex turpi causa non oritur actio' applied to dismiss claim.
21 December 2017
Appellants’ customary and purchase claims failed; respondent’s District Land Board allocation and freehold upheld; appeal dismissed.
Land law – urban/public land – allocation by District Land Board; customary tenure claims in urban areas; bona fide purchaser for value – due diligence and notice; appellate re-appreciation of evidence; reliance on inspection report and locus visit.
7 December 2017