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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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February 1991
Nyakana v Nyakana (Civil Suit 84 of 1989) [1991] UGHC 24 (15 February 1991) Will held valid; caveat removed and probate granted to applicant and qualified co‑executors; minor disqualified, damages and costs awarded. • Succession law – validity and attestation of wills – requirements under Succession Act s.50. • Evidential burden – party alleging forgery must prove it; failure to discharge shifts outcome. • Executors – who may be appointed; disqualification of minors and persons of unsound mind (Succession Act ss.181–184). • Caveat – annulment and removal where will held valid and executors fit and proper. • Remedies – award of general damages, interest and costs on successful probate challenge.	15 February 1991

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Judgment date

February 1991

Nyakana v Nyakana (Civil Suit 84 of 1989) [1991] UGHC 24 (15 February 1991)

Will held valid; caveat removed and probate granted to applicant and qualified co‑executors; minor disqualified, damages and costs awarded.

• Succession law – validity and attestation of wills – requirements under Succession Act s.50. • Evidential burden – party alleging forgery must prove it; failure to discharge shifts outcome. • Executors – who may be appointed; disqualification of minors and persons of unsound mind (Succession Act ss.181–184). • Caveat – annulment and removal where will held valid and executors fit and proper. • Remedies – award of general damages, interest and costs on successful probate challenge.

15 February 1991